The Rat Squad

by Al Stevens

When homicide detective Stanley Bentworth fires his weapon in the line of duty for the first time, he kills a youth from the projects. The tragic event pulls at his conscience, and he deals with Internal Affairs (the “rat squad”), a city psychiatrist, and outraged citizens. On administrative duty pending the investigation, he infiltrates Narcotics to ferret out corrupt cops. But in Narcotics, the lieutenant sends him undercover on the street to ferret out an enigmatic gangbanger kingpin.Stanley and his former homicide partner Jane do battle with the rat squad, dirty cops, outraged citizens, and gangbangers. As he buries himself in his work, he realizes that his drinking has become a major impediment to his personal and professional lives. Stanley has to make a choice or lose everything.

237 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 19, 2014

About the author

Retired author of computer programming books and articles. Jazz musician. Now writing fiction.

Reviews

[Janet Brown]

I love this author. I love mysteries but Al Stevens is the BEST I've ever read. He's interesting and SO FUNNY! I find myself laughing out loud. Love this 'Stan' character. I NEVER pay money for books because my e-reader has thousands of free books, but I have been and will pay for Al Stevens books. They are very enjoyable reads!!!!!!
Janet Brown :)

[Eric Gerken]

Series turns

Less comedy in this one. It wasn't as lite as previous reads. Ok...but prefer the lighter ones. Hope he returns to a lighter tone.