Cop On The Run [Paperback]

Arnold Pine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 22, 2004

Cop On The Run is the story of a renegade cop, Peter Santini, charged with murder, fleeing to avoidcapture.¿ He is pursued by histwin-sister, Betty, by order of her father, the family Patriarch.¿ Betty is the most decorated female detectiveon the force.¿ The twins are the productsof three generations of Hero Cops.¿ Theflight and chase lead the twins through many thrilling episodes of adventure,danger and romance.¿ When a tragicaccident during a heroic act paralyzes Peter, the media exposure enables Bettyto catch up to her twin.¿ Seeing hiscondition, Betty refuses to arrest Peter, and returns home to marry herfiance.¿ At her wedding she revealsPeter's whereabouts to her father, Frank, who takes up the chase.¿ Frank spends months helping his son recuperate,and when he feels Peter is strong enough, tries to take him into custody atgunpoint.¿ A struggle ensues and a shotkills Peter's lover.¿ In panic, Frankflees and is captured on the Interstate.¿He suffers a heart attack when his captor turns out to be the secretFrank had been hiding from his family for forty-four years.

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About the Author

ArnoldM. Pine is a veteran of twenty years on the New York Police Department, wherehe served as a very active "street cop".¿His experience with the criminal element on the street and in thedepartment itself, enabled him to create memorablecharacters in thrilling situations.¿ Enough to complete three novels on the subject.¿ Mr. Pine attended Brooklyn College before and after his two year stint in the Navy during World WarTwo.¿ He lettered in Wrestling, whichprepared him for the battles he encountered on the streets of New York City.¿ Uponretirement from the Department, Mr. Pine spent many years as the CEO of a waterengineering business, before he engaged in writing as a full-time endeavor.

Product Details

• Paperback: 608 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (September 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1418423688
• ISBN-13: 978-1418423681
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,423,304 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)