Alumni

by Patrick Laughy

No one is better equipped to commit perfect murders than the members of the Alumni, a group of retired police investigative specialists.Frustrated with the revolving door of the Canadian Justice System, they have decided to do something about it.One small mistake can bring their whole operation crashing down, but with no immediate family and based on their advanced ages and physical conditions, they have nothing to lose.An investigative newspaper crime reporter and a Police Inspector are each beginning to wonder about the high number of expiring ex-cons.Will damage control allow The Alumni to continue with their work or will they be forced to face the very justice system they perceive as woefully flawed?

364 pages, Paperback

First published March 11, 2012

About the author

I began writing adult fiction in the 1960's and published over 70 books. While in the Vancouver Police Force I wrote a regular piece for the in-house magazine and co-authored a book on dog training.
I published two mystery/police procedural novels, "The Little Black Book" and "Alumni", in 2012.
I am currently working on a historical novel set in the Nazi Third Reich era, a series of fantasy graphic novels and a sequel to one of the earlier mystery novels.
I enjoy reading most genres. With me it's more about what I like to read and not necessarily who wrote it and this is what tends to lead me off in different directions. Because I read so much, I am always interested in new authors. Who and what I read depends on how well the book is written and how well it is presented.

Reviews

[Suzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is obvious that the author has a lot of background knowledge in police procedures and the justice system, which helps make this novel an enjoyable read.
Like many others I can identify with the main theme of the book which is the frustration of seeing repeat offenders get paroled, only to re-offend.
The book is well written and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys this genre.