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  • Case Files of the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society Volume 1
    Bryan Bonner / Robert Lewis
    Do you enjoy a good ghost story?For nearly a quarter of a century, the Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society has investigated ghosts, aliens, cryptids, and all manner of bizarre claims and happenings in Colorado and beyond. Combining historic and scientific research with a love of the weird and scary, they’ve researched and documented some of the best paranormal stories in...
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    23,18 €

  • DARK KNIGHTS, The Dark Humor of Police Officers
    robert l. bryan
    In even the toughest of jobs, and in the harshest of environments, what else can we rely upon to get us through the day but our sense of humor?This is the fundamental premise behind Dark Knights 4 The Dark Humor of Police Officers: The Police Academy, a daring, illuminating, and deeply funny and sideways look at law enforcement in the USA, as well as at the eccentric and outrag...
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    10,94 €

  • DARK KNIGHTS, The Dark Humor of Police Officers
    robert l. bryan
    The police are seen as many things to many people; protectors, law enforcers, upstanding citizens, but rarely, if ever, are they seen as funny.However, when one stops to think about it for a second, it becomes clear that police officers must come across some of the craziest, most eccentric, and most unexpected aspects of everyday society as a fundamental part of their job. If o...
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  • DARK KNIGHTS, The Dark Humor of Police Officers
    robert l. bryan
    The New York City Subway has earned many unflattering nicknames. To the Transit Cops who patrolled this subterranean world it was simply – The HoleThe Dark Knights series traces the author’s law enforcement career to chronicle many of the interesting and often times funny situations encountered by police officers. Dark Knights 6 continues this exploration by focusing on a singl...
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  • DARK KNIGHTS, The Dark Humor of Police Officers
    robert l. bryan
    When you think about great leaders, who comes to mind?Impactful figures like George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., or perhaps Winston Churchill. In a huge organization like the New York City Police Department many great leaders have worn the uniform, particularly in the senior management ranks of captain and above. What leadership traits are required to be...
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    10,98 €

  • DARK KNIGHTS, The Dark Humor of Security Officers
    robert l. bryan
    Police Officers are not the only force protecting the citizenry. For over 80% of the critical infrastructure in the United States, the first line of defense is a private security officer.Private security shares many similarities with policing, but in too many instances security officers are not recognized as the protectors and upstanding citizens that they are. Another commonal...
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  • DARK KNIGHTS, The Dark Humor of Police officers
    robert l. bryan
    There is nothing quite like the police officer sense of humor.The police are seen as many things to many people; protectors, law enforcers, upstanding citizens, but rarely, if ever, are they seen as funny. However, when one stops to think about it for a second, it becomes clear that police officers must come across some of the craziest, most eccentric, and most unexpected aspec...
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    12,95 €

  • DARK KNIGHTS, The dark Humor of Police Officers
    robert l. bryan
    Protecting the southern border of America is about as stressful as it gets for a law enforcement officer. Sometimes, you have to laugh to maintain your sanity.When one stops to think about it for a second, it becomes clear that police officers must come across some of the craziest, most eccentric, and most unexpected aspects of everyday society as a fundamental part of their jo...
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    11,95 €

  • THE FIRST DETECTIVE
    robert l. bryan
    In the bustling streets of New York City near the turn of the 20th-century, Isabella Goodwin’s world was shattered when her police officer husband died, leaving her to pick up the pieces and provide for her children. Isabella faced a formidable challenge in a society that relegated women to traditional domestic roles, but she was about to defy the odds and embark on a journey t...
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    8,51 €

  • THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD POLICE DEPARTMENT
    robert l. bryan
    The Long Island Railroad is the busiest commuter railroad in the United States, and the oldest railroad still operating under its original name. The railroad operates seven days a week with service and branches from Manhattan in New York City to Montauk on the eastern tip of Long Island. The LIRR was formed in 1834 and from 1868 to 1998 the railroad was policed by the Long Isla...
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    11,02 €

  • THE FIRST COMMISSIONER
    robert l. bryan
    Looking for a thrilling read that will transport you back to the streets of New York City in 1901? Look no further than 'The First Commissioner,' the latest addition to the Police of New York City series.In this captivating biography, author Robert L. Bryan brings to life the fascinating story of Michael C. Murphy, the first police commissioner of the New York City Police Depar...
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    10,91 €

  • THE FORGOTTEN COPS OF QUEENS
    robert l. bryan
    Today, residents of the Borough of Queens are fortunate enough to be protected by the New York City Police Department – but that wasn’t always the case. There was a time when Queens County was not a part of New York City, and the towns and villages provided their own law enforcement through an assortment of constables, marshals, special officers, and watchmen. What happened to ...
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  • THE BROOKLYN SLEUTH
    robert l. bryan
    The Brooklyn Sleuth takes you on a riveting journey into the 19th century through the captivating career of George Zundt, the greatest detective in the old Brooklyn Police Department. As you delve into the pages of this gripping narrative, you’ll accompany Zundt on his most iconic cases, facing off against ruthless mobsters, solving puzzling mysteries, and challenging corrupt p...
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    10,95 €

  • CONEY ISLAND BEFORE THE NYPD
    robert l. bryan
    Hot dogs, amusement parks, tourists, freaks... Coney Island is a true slice of New York City life. Along with the crowds enjoying fun in the sun, however, will always be a small element of those intent on ruining the good times through criminal and anti-social behavior. Accordingly, a strong police presence is imperative to allow people to enjoy the events and attractions of Co...
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    9,96 €

  • THE LONG ISLAND CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
    robert l. bryan
    When one thinks about the consolidation of Greater New York City in 1898, the merger of Brooklyn and Manhattan is usually what comes to mind, with all the small towns and villages in Queens coming along for the ride. But there was another city and police force that was swallowed up when the Greater City of New York came into being. That city was Long Island City, and this is th...
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    8,73 €

  • THE RISE AND FALL OF THE POLICE COLLEGE
    robert l. bryan
    Professional, formalized training for police in the United States is a relatively new concept. Formal police training programs didn’t begin appearing until the latter part of the 19th century, and the NYPD, considered one of the best trained police forces in the world, did not establish a meaningful training program until 1909. The NYPD quickly recognized the relationship betwe...
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    7,59 €

  • THE PROSPECT PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
    robert l. bryan
    When the subject of policing in New York City comes up, the New York City Police Department is the only game in town – or are they? There are many lesser known agencies performing law enforcement work with the City of New York as well as obsolete departments that policed sections of the city before New York City existed as we know it today.This is the story of an obsolete depar...
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    8,83 €

  • HELLGATE
    robert l. bryan
    The situation was not uncommon. A teenage boy takes up with the wrong crowd and begins running wild on the streets of New York City.  His behavior degenerates from petty thefts and vandalism to much more serious crimes.  His frustrated parents believe that the only solution to save their son is to send him to live with his uncle.  The only problem is that this is the 1930s and ...
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    10,86 €

  • CONDUCTOR
    robert l. bryan
    This is the story of one of the more fabled occupations in America - the railroad conductor.This book traces the origin of the railroad and the occupation as well as the conductor as a subject of folklore and the media. Additionally, the pathways to a career as a conductor are fully explored. ...
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    9,86 €

  • THE ETERNAL POLICEMAN
    robert l. bryan
    Police in New York City face danger around every corner – even from a 17th century curse?Chris Bennington had a dream to become a police officer.  That dream quickly became a nightmare when Chris seemed to fall victim to the curse of a condemned witch in colonial New York. Is Chris the victim of this generational curse that preys on police officers in New York City or is he sim...
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    9,90 €

  • WORKING ON THE RAILROAD
    robert l. bryan
    It was on Christmas Day,1830, that Nicholas Darrell stood upon the platform of the "Best Friend of Charleston," and operated the first mechanical passenger train carrying 141 passengers along 6-miles of track at the break neck speed of 20 miles per hour. That trip marked the birth of the modern railroad industry and Nicholas Darrell became a pioneer railroader. Since that Chris...
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    9,85 €

  • DEFUNDED
    robert l. bryan
    New York City is on the brink of anarchy. In the midst of a global pandemic and social unrest, the NYPD has been defunded and subsequently abolished. ;As usual, Finn Delaney ends up right in the thick of things. With the pandemic killing his private eye business. Finn reluctantly accepts the opportunity to form a public safety department within a New York City private gated com...
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    9,82 €

  • HART ISLAND
    robert l. bryan
    Finn Delaney never heard of Hart Island before he began the investigation. Within a few weeks he wished he would never hear the name of the island again.The Allen Foundation is one of the most important scientific charities in the country, giving an annual five-million-dollar grant that can make or break a researcher’s career. Dr. Myron McDaniel, CEO of the McDaniel Group is po...
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    12,96 €

  • THE DEMON WITHIN
    robert l. bryan
    Every city has a dark side… but some are darker than others.Finn Delaney hasn’t been long in his latest role as a private detective. While he’d always hoped to stumble upon a genuine mystery to be unraveled, it isn’t long before he finds himself far, far beyond his depth, and placing himself in a level of danger he’d never imagined. A murder case, unsolved for two long and agon...
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    11,92 €

  • CUSTER’S FORTUNE
    robert l. bryan
    On June 25th, 1876, the legend of 'Custer Luck' came to a shocking conclusion with George Armstrong Custer and 210 members of his command lie dead on a hill just east of the Little Big Horn River. A legend ended that day, but another lives on – the legend of Custer’s Fortune.Novice private eye Finn Delaney is back, and somehow in the heart of New York City he has fallen directl...
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    10,92 €

  • THE CARD
    robert l. bryan
    The most valuable baseball card in the world has been stolen leaving private eye Finn Delaney holding the bag.Novice private eye Finn Delaney has problems. The pandemic killed his business and now that he is engaged to his long-time girlfriend, he can’t just be content to live at home with his parents. As the world emerges from the pandemic, Finn can’t wait for business to pick...
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    11,89 €

  • MISSING
    robert l. bryan
    Sometimes, life doesn’t turn out the way we expect it to, and we are forced to unravel the mysteries we stumble upon.In Missing, private detective Finn Delaney leads us through a tale of danger, darkness, and corruption, and he seems to be way off the course he expected to find himself on.We’re taken on a journey into a spiderweb of international crime, and through the murkiest...
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    10,83 €

  • THE SECURITY SCHOOL
    robert l. bryan
    Everyone has a gift. For some the gift is intellectual, and for others it involves physical skills. For young private eye Finn Delaney, his gift seems to be a knack for stumbling into murder, mayhem, and international intrigue.In the third installment of the series, Finn again takes us on a thrill packed, often times humorous ride, through the Streets of New York City, which ha...
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  • TRAIN PATROL
    robert l. bryan
    'When I get home, I say, thank God I made it.' Anonymous subway rider – Bronx, New York, 1979.In the early 1980s crime was rampant in New York City, especially in the dirty, dark, grimy subway. New Yorkers forced to ride the trains to work spent as little time as possible in the underground world, and said prayers of thanks every day when they made it home safely. Imagine havin...
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    9,84 €

  • THE TRAIN TO THE PLANE
    robert l. bryan
    New York City Transit Police Officers in the 1980s worked under challenging conditions, including filthy grimy subway stations and out of control crime.The men and women of the Transit Police Department faced these challenges head on. Whether it was the uniformed patrol officer, detective, K-9 officer, or any of the specialized units, transit cops worked tirelessly to keep the ...
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