The Twelfth Man Standing (Hardcover)

~ Michael Holmes (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 367 pages
• Publisher: Vantage Pr (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0533136547
• ISBN-13: 978-0533136544
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,027,669 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful MUST READ story - You won't believe the ending!!!!, June 17, 2002

By	Shunda Blocker (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

I am the president of Atlanta's largest (hottest) book club (Circle of Friends II) and I am proud to say that our chapter read "Twelfth Man Standing" as our June 2002 reading selection. This is one of the very few non-fiction books our group has ever read collectively and one of the first "true story" type novels on our reading list in 5 years. What a powerful tale of Michael's life as a law enforcement officer. I must honestly say that the most meaningful part of the entire story for me is that Michael had the opportunity to be a "BAD COP"...he stuck (against all odds) with what he knew was right and those decisions has earned him the name..."Twelfth Man Standing". I highly and strongly recommend this book to all those who are raising young men. I am the mother of a 15 year old African-American son and I have passed this book on to him because I want him to see how things work out when you "tell the truth" and simply do what you know is right, against all odds. In the story of this book, the author takes you through one of the darkest, most scariest time of his life. The book is to the point and leaves no stones un-turned. I assure you that this book will have anyone burning midnight oil. I want to commend Michael for being brave enough to tell his story. Circle of Friends II are fans indeed and we will support your works going forth.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What are you doing?, October 27, 2002

By A Customer

I have read very few books that the author made me mad. I was constantly saying to the book why did you do that? He seemed so innocent he never asked enough questions. As I read the book- I thought I wouldn't do that -- but I could put a different situation in my own life and realize looking back I was no different than he was. I have made wrong decisions and at the end I came to realize that. We all at sometime in our life look back and wonder why? He says looking back now he has realized what it cost him-- and now from experience he questions things more. Don't we all learn from our experiences? I had trouble reading this because I was always telling him not to do something and he would do it. I would put it aside and then go back to see what was happening. I meet him at a book club mtg too and told him how I felt -- that he is a good writer that can make you feel the character. I do hope he writes a sequel to this book. I hope he continues to speak freely on what he has learned from this and to be able to help others not be corrupted by money and greed.

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Novel, March 12, 2006

By	Portuguese "Donna" (Augusta, GA) - See all my reviews

Outstanding job Michael! You have to be a strong man to write something so true to life. This book will bring chills up and down your spine and make your flesh crawl. To know how badly our law enforcement agencies are so corrupt is to read a true to life book from Michael Holmes. I've also read his novel, Black Butterfly and it will bring tears to your eyes. Please pick up his books. If there was another rating higher than five, he would definitely have my vote. Keep writing Michael and keep up the good work. This book should be a movie one day. No doubt about it being number one.

Author, Donna Brown
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