Razor Wire: A work of fiction based on actual events.

by Lynn Denny

Razor Wire, a work of fiction based on actual events, takes the reader inside a maximum security prison for adult males. Written from the perspective of an actual female Corrections Officer, the insights and perceptions are reality. The reader is introduced to characters that co-exist with bizarre personalities, in a bizarre habitat. Among them are Offender Silvers, who is mentally challenged and the result of the scale downs in government subsidized mental facilities. Raymond Walker, a notorious serial killer who intends to kill again. The Aryan Brotherhood, Latin Kings, and Saxon Knights, are representative of the numerous gangs. Armed with nothing more than OC spray, handcuffs, and a radio, Officers are outnumbered 200 to 1. Staff corruption is factored in, and the Officer operates in an environment where dragons approach from either side. They must learn to maintain a balance between the culture of prison and some sort of normalcy in their personal lives. Psychology, communication skills, and good judgment are utilized on a daily basis Their courage should never be questioned. The book is designed to be an easy read. We trust you will find it both informative and entertaining, as well as validation of the very vital role Correction Officers play in society.

212 pages, Paperback

First published September 27, 2013

Reviews

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick, easy read. If you aren't familiar with the prison system, this book is great at detailing the real life events that take place. I can vouch for that because I'm a nurse at the one this book is based on. However, the grammar and the writing are absolutely terrible and I'm not an English major. I found it incredibly distracting. I was told she published this herself which explains a lot. There are misspellings, run on sentences, quotation marks used incorrectly making it difficult to tell who is actually speaking.

If you're looking for a quick, interesting read this is it.