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Sidekick: Undercover With Phoenix Jones and America's Real-Life Caped Crusaders
*** THE BOOK BEHIND THE HIT PODCAST THE SUPERHERO COMPLEX ***
‘A CAPTIVATING DEEP DIVE INTO THE STRANGE WORLD OF LATEX-SPORTING SUPERHEROES WHO FIGHT CRIME. WEIRDLY FASCINATING AND FASCINATINGLY WEIRD’ John Sweeney
When police officer Michael Matthews first hears about America’s Real-Life Superheroes, he is skeptical – but also intrigued.
Deciding to investigate this mysterious community of cape-wearing, weapon-carrying men and women, he discovers that they really do prowl the streets and alleys of American cities fighting crime and protecting the weak.
Michael joins forces with the most famous Real-Life Superheroes in America, including Phoenix Jones and Master Legend, and quickly grows to like and even respect these odd but well-intentioned characters.
But as he spends more time with the superheroes, Michael becomes horrified by their reckless pursuit of justice and the way they operate outside the law.
Moonlighting as a superhero is a dangerous occupation and poses a huge risk to Michael’s police career. How far into this strange world will he allow himself to be pulled?
Funny, moving and utterly compelling, SIDEKICK tells a story so incredible it can only be true.
If you like TIGER KING, Jon Ronson and Louis Theroux, you’ll love this weird and wonderful true story of the part-time heroes who patrol America’s streets.
* * *
SIDEKICK is the new release from Kindle Non-Fiction #1 bestseller and ex-cop Michael Matthews, who writes books which take you right up to the frontline of US and UK crime fighting. He is the author of WE ARE THE COPS, THE RIOTS and AMERICAN RUIN.
‘A CAPTIVATING DEEP DIVE INTO THE STRANGE WORLD OF LATEX-SPORTING SUPERHEROES WHO FIGHT CRIME. WEIRDLY FASCINATING AND FASCINATINGLY WEIRD’ John Sweeney
When police officer Michael Matthews first hears about America’s Real-Life Superheroes, he is skeptical – but also intrigued.
Deciding to investigate this mysterious community of cape-wearing, weapon-carrying men and women, he discovers that they really do prowl the streets and alleys of American cities fighting crime and protecting the weak.
Michael joins forces with the most famous Real-Life Superheroes in America, including Phoenix Jones and Master Legend, and quickly grows to like and even respect these odd but well-intentioned characters.
But as he spends more time with the superheroes, Michael becomes horrified by their reckless pursuit of justice and the way they operate outside the law.
Moonlighting as a superhero is a dangerous occupation and poses a huge risk to Michael’s police career. How far into this strange world will he allow himself to be pulled?
Funny, moving and utterly compelling, SIDEKICK tells a story so incredible it can only be true.
If you like TIGER KING, Jon Ronson and Louis Theroux, you’ll love this weird and wonderful true story of the part-time heroes who patrol America’s streets.
* * *
SIDEKICK is the new release from Kindle Non-Fiction #1 bestseller and ex-cop Michael Matthews, who writes books which take you right up to the frontline of US and UK crime fighting. He is the author of WE ARE THE COPS, THE RIOTS and AMERICAN RUIN.
270 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 14, 2020
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About the author
Michael Matthews
4 books8 followersMichael Matthews spent over 20 years as a police officer in London, UK, including 8 years at Scotland Yard.
He has travelled extensively across the USA and has vast experience with, and knowledge of, American policing. He continues to spend time working with US police departments and is considered a ‘US and UK police expert’. He has appeared on television and radio in the UK, USA and Canada, commenting on issues around crime and policing.
Michael’s first book, We Are The Cops (a collection of stories gathered from American police officers), was a Kindle Non-Fiction number 1 bestseller.
He has had articles and photographs published in a wide variety of newspapers, books and magazines around the world.
Michael continues to spend time with police departments in the US and UK, and is passionate about the city of Detroit.
He has travelled extensively across the USA and has vast experience with, and knowledge of, American policing. He continues to spend time working with US police departments and is considered a ‘US and UK police expert’. He has appeared on television and radio in the UK, USA and Canada, commenting on issues around crime and policing.
Michael’s first book, We Are The Cops (a collection of stories gathered from American police officers), was a Kindle Non-Fiction number 1 bestseller.
He has had articles and photographs published in a wide variety of newspapers, books and magazines around the world.
Michael continues to spend time with police departments in the US and UK, and is passionate about the city of Detroit.
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