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Blue Truth
Victoria Bliss's receipt, at the National Museum in Munich, of a single perfect rose and an airplane ticket to Sweden, alerts her that a charming jewel thief wants her to witness another of his outlandish heists
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1991
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August 2, 2016
Always a favorite
I first read this book over 20 years ago as a young officer. I struck me then as a powerful example of how hard it can be to serve your fellow man. I reread it after finding the kindle edition ( my paperback long ago loaned out and never seen again) and I now recognize much more of myself in the book then I thought.
Thanks to CP for this gift of himself; or ourselves...
I first read this book over 20 years ago as a young officer. I struck me then as a powerful example of how hard it can be to serve your fellow man. I reread it after finding the kindle edition ( my paperback long ago loaned out and never seen again) and I now recognize much more of myself in the book then I thought.
Thanks to CP for this gift of himself; or ourselves...
December 7, 2018
This book is brutal to read. It is all truth but it isn't all pretty. Thankfully it is written short story style so you can put it down and contemplate what you have just read. Mr. McDonald wrote how he felt.
May 16, 2020
Quick and entertaining read. Definitely have ambivalent feelings towards Cherokee. On the one hand, he was human and was motivated by doing what he thought was right. On the other, he was happy to be a member of the "good ole boy's club" that ruled the streets with violence and at best questionable ethics. He sure seems to have gotten into a multitude of violent situations given he was an officer for 10 years. I imagine part of that is a testament to the era and city he was working in, but I think also contributing is his appetite for physical confrontation.
Overall, I'd say entertainment is the predominant reason to read this book, I didn't take away many lessons. Cherokee's story illustrates how someone can be consumed by police work, begin to lose touch with their human side, and lose connection with their partner in life. It also gives a hefty sampling of the kinds of gut-checking realities one may be exposed to in this line of work.
Overall, I'd say entertainment is the predominant reason to read this book, I didn't take away many lessons. Cherokee's story illustrates how someone can be consumed by police work, begin to lose touch with their human side, and lose connection with their partner in life. It also gives a hefty sampling of the kinds of gut-checking realities one may be exposed to in this line of work.
January 19, 2016
Interesting book and well written for a easy read.
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