Beverly Hills Detective (Hardcover)

~ Robert Downey (Author), (Author)
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Product Description

The magic city of Beverly Hills conjures up images of movie stars, Rodeo Drive, big homes and even the neighboring town of Hollywood. During the late 1950's and 1960's, Robert Downey found himself in the detective bureau of this fascinating city investigating an odd assortment of crimes. This is the story of Robert Downey who goes from rookie cop to seasond veteran and the cases and people who took him there. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Robert E. Downey, the author, began his 40 year law enforcement career with the Oakland Police Department. After his Air Force service during the Korean War he joined the Beverly Hills Police Department. He advanced through the ranks to Lieutenant and eventually moved to San Juan County, Washington as Undersheriff. He closed out his career as a Senior Special Agent with the Treasury Department U.S. Customs Service.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 476 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738807281
• ISBN-13: 978-0738807287
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,261,469 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beverly Hills Detective, August 19, 2000

By	Lenny Davis (Las Vegas, NV.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beverly Hills Detective (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book!!! It is refreshing to see a book written by the REAL person who was involved with the content of the book. This book gives a true account of life and law enforcement in the 50's and 60's. I highly recommend it!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars TRUE STORIES THAT INFORM AND ENTERTAIN YOU., August 16, 2000

By	CHIEF B. L. CORK, (retired) BEVERLY HILLS PO... - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beverly Hills Detective (Paperback)

ROBERT DOWNEY HAS REVEALED, IN DETAIL, TRUE DETECTIVE CASES THAT OCCURRED IN BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA. THESE TRUE STORIES HAVE NEVER BEFORE BEEN AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. AS FORMER POLICE CHIEF OF BEVERLY HILLS, I CAN ATTEST TO THE AUTHENTICITY OF THESE FASCINATING CASES.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beverly Hills Detective, May 21, 2000

By	J. Collins (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Beverly Hills Detective (Paperback)

This book is very easy to read. The account flows well and naturally. The police/crime events depicted are real life. They are amusing,aggravating, rewarding, sometimes disappointing.The author approaches his subject directly, and is knowledgeable of the actions described. The interface with, and knowledge of, certain TV and Movie celebrities, is a plus. This is a good book.