Customer Reviews

A Tale of Three Cities

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

I had the honor of serving with Marty during his brief stint as a Soldier in the US Army. This book was a wonderful read for me as it gave me an insight into both the joy and sorrow Marty has experienced since our small time together. This book really captures the essence of what we as a society really ask of our Hero's in Blue. I invite you to join with Marty as he takes you on a wild ride from his time as a small town rookie to his experience as a Detective and later to his time as a seasoned veteran working the seedier side of Chattanooga. Never having had a desire to be a Cop, Marty's book has really given me a better appreciation of the human beings behind the badge. This book is a great read for both the "cop groupie" or uneducated by-stander like myself. I highly recommend it. - CW3 Robert Van Horn, US Army.

Hello! My name is Marty Penny and I am the author of A Tale of Three Cities: From a Cop's Point of View. I would like to invite you to come along as I take you through the past twelve years of my career as a police officer.
From rural country roads to crime in "the big city", I reveal a world of evrything from dangerous vehicle pursuits and homicide, drug dealing, and the lighter side of police work.
The purpose of the book is to show you, the reader, the things that police officer face on a daily basis; many of which never make the evening news and that the average citizen is unaware of.
Come on! Sit down and buckle up as we set off on the streets of Chattanooga, Tennessee. I promise you that it won't be boring!

From an eleven year police veteran. Marty Penny's "A Tale of Three Cities: From a Cop's Point of View" really gives the reader a vivid look at police work. Whether your a veteran cop, or are considering becoming a police officer, this book is a must read. For the veterans, it will bring back memories of their careers. If you're a prospective police officer, it will give you an idea of what you're in for. Robert. Texas.

I served with Marty in Germany and in the desert during Operation Desert Storm so I knew he had the writer in him. I have been a cop for less than a year but I've already seen some of the same people (with different names, of course) that Marty described in his book. In my opinion, the book is well written and it grabs you and draws you in to the streets Marty has worked and gives you a feel for the area you'll never get unless you work that beat. I ripped through this book and wanted more. (Note to Marty: I hope you're working on the sequel!) I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the job and anyone who wants to know more about the underside of Chattanooga. KUDOS!!

This book is really an eye opener. I really enjoyed reading Marty's experiences as portrayed in his book here. This book only enhances our appreciation for good cops who continuously put their lives on the line for us by the risks they take and what occurs in the real world. Marty has opened up that reality in his book here and introduces a hidden world of facts known only to a few. Great reading experince.
I also recommend Silently We Defend by Robert Benfer, Lockdown Madness by Jim Daly, and Narc Ops by Greg Ferency. These are also extroidinary books for the reader.