Croaker: Grave Sins: A LAPD Detective Novel

by Paul Bishop

In this gripping police procedural, justice isn’t just blind…it’s being hunted.

Los Angeles erupts when a beloved NBA star is arrested for a string of gruesome murders, and the public demands answers. The evidence is damning. The media is relentless. And for L.A.P.D. homicide detective Fey Croaker, the pressure to deliver the truth has never been greater.

But nothing about this case is what it seems.

As Fey and her tight-knit crew of detectives dig deeper, they uncover a twisted web of old sins, buried secrets, and powerful lies—where the real killer hides in plain sight. At the same time, Fey’s chaotic personal life collides with the investigation when her estranged brother’s life hangs in the balance, forcing her to confront family demons she thought she’d buried for good.

The deeper she goes, the more explosive the case becomes—and when corruption reaches the highest levels, Fey must risk everything to save her city and the people she loves.

Can she expose the truth before the system silences her? Or will justice become the latest casualty in a city built on secrets?

Perfect for fans of hard-boiled mystery, gritty women sleuths, and relentless crime thrillers, this second installment in the Fey Croaker series raises the stakes—and the body count.

422 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 9, 2025

About the author

A thirty-five year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, Paul Bishop’s career has included a three year tour with his department's Anti-Terrorist Division and over twenty-five years’ experience in the investigation of sex crimes. His Special Assaults Units regularly produced the highest number of detective initiated arrests and highest crime clearance rates in the city. Twice honored as Detective of the Year, Paul also received the Quality and Productivity Commission Award from the City of Los Angeles.

As a nationally recognized interrogator, Paul starred as the lead interrogator and driving force behind the ABC TV reality show Take The Money And Run from producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Based on his expertise in deception detection, he currently conducts interrogation seminars for law enforcement, military, and human resource organizations.

Paul has published twelve novels, including five in his L.A.P.D. Detective Fey Croaker series. He has also written numerous scripts for episodic television and feature films. He currently writes and edits the Fight Card series of hardboiled boxing novel under the pseudonym Jack Tunney.