What do you think?
Rate this book
The FTO: Book One
Deputy Alex Libby, a battle-hardened Field Training Officer, embarks on his mission to guide his new trainee, Adam Byers, who recently transitioned from the county jail to his new assignment at Lancaster Sheriff's Station. Trainee Byers quickly discovers that the reality of working in law enforcement as a patrol deputy is far more daunting than he ever imagined. Trainees grapple with their calling when assigned to the Lancaster Sheriff's Station, where every shift is a test of survival and resilience.
"The FTO" is a heart-pounding journey into the life-and-death decisions faced every day by brave deputies of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Set against the stark and unforgiving landscape of California's high desert in the Antelope Valley, this novel captures the night patrol's raw intensity and challenges.
Experience the intensity, learn the lessons, and see if Byers can navigate the harrowing initiation. This novel offers an extraordinary ride-along into the pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled world of law enforcement.
"The FTO" is a heart-pounding journey into the life-and-death decisions faced every day by brave deputies of a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Set against the stark and unforgiving landscape of California's high desert in the Antelope Valley, this novel captures the night patrol's raw intensity and challenges.
Experience the intensity, learn the lessons, and see if Byers can navigate the harrowing initiation. This novel offers an extraordinary ride-along into the pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled world of law enforcement.
104 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 10, 2023
1 person is currently reading
2 people want to read
About the author
Alex Smith
146 books34 followersLibrarian Note: There are multiple authors by this name. This is a catch-all account.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
January 18, 2024
the FTO brings you into the trenches
"The FTO" is such a great read. While some law enforcement novels will leave the reader a little lost, Alex Smith takes you through the roller coaster ride of the job, while deciphering police jargon and terms so the reader feels as though they're along for the ride, instead of just a casual observer. My only complaint is that after flying through this book, I have to wait for Book 2 (and hopefully 3 and 4 and so on.) As a current law enforcement professional, his accounts of training took me back and made me reminisce on MY own training experiences. It was the best time of my career; and this book took me right back there. Kudos to Alex for an excellent product.
"The FTO" is such a great read. While some law enforcement novels will leave the reader a little lost, Alex Smith takes you through the roller coaster ride of the job, while deciphering police jargon and terms so the reader feels as though they're along for the ride, instead of just a casual observer. My only complaint is that after flying through this book, I have to wait for Book 2 (and hopefully 3 and 4 and so on.) As a current law enforcement professional, his accounts of training took me back and made me reminisce on MY own training experiences. It was the best time of my career; and this book took me right back there. Kudos to Alex for an excellent product.
Displaying 1 of 1 review