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Brew City Blues #2
Probation
Michael Collins made it through field training and a close call with IAD. Now he’s on probation.
Assigned to the graveyard shift in the most dangerous part of town, Officer Collins finds himself under scrutiny from a new sergeant who is threatening to have him fired.
If that isn’t bad enough, his new shift is filled with jeopardy.
Coming under fire from bad guys is an expected part of the job, but no one said anything about being stabbed in the back by his fellow officers.
There is hope for Officer Collins. He is building strong friendships with the more trustworthy cops on his tight-knit shift, and there is help from the kind sergeants who make the job bearable.
Collins’ mettle will be tested when the shift respond to a triple homicide, diffuse a tense hostage situation, and hunt down a killer.
The late shift get all the interesting cases, complete with car chases.
Off-duty, the ghosts of the past must be faced.
The prospect of new romance becomes a reality if Michael can let go of what haunts him while fending off his overprotective mother.
Between a flirty neighbor, internet dating, and a promising connection with a nurse who showed him compassion in a time of need, the time of being alone could be over for him.
Assigned to the graveyard shift in the most dangerous part of town, Officer Collins finds himself under scrutiny from a new sergeant who is threatening to have him fired.
If that isn’t bad enough, his new shift is filled with jeopardy.
Coming under fire from bad guys is an expected part of the job, but no one said anything about being stabbed in the back by his fellow officers.
There is hope for Officer Collins. He is building strong friendships with the more trustworthy cops on his tight-knit shift, and there is help from the kind sergeants who make the job bearable.
Collins’ mettle will be tested when the shift respond to a triple homicide, diffuse a tense hostage situation, and hunt down a killer.
The late shift get all the interesting cases, complete with car chases.
Off-duty, the ghosts of the past must be faced.
The prospect of new romance becomes a reality if Michael can let go of what haunts him while fending off his overprotective mother.
Between a flirty neighbor, internet dating, and a promising connection with a nurse who showed him compassion in a time of need, the time of being alone could be over for him.
295 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 29, 2023
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Patrick O'Donnell
60 books28 followersPatrick O’Donnell is the product of two young Irish immigrants. He was born and spent his early childhood in the great city of Chicago.
He lives with his wife, kids, and 3 dogs. O’Donnell has published self-help books under different pen names and made Amazon’s “Best Sellers List.” Hobbies include physical fitness, travel, riding motorcycles, and shenanigans.
He lives with his wife, kids, and 3 dogs. O’Donnell has published self-help books under different pen names and made Amazon’s “Best Sellers List.” Hobbies include physical fitness, travel, riding motorcycles, and shenanigans.
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January 3, 2023
Enjoyable
Even with the police procedures, I find myself enjoying these. The main character is relatable and his different experiences with different people on the job are interesting. Once Mike Collins moves out of training, one hopes some of the teachable moments will dry up or at least become even briefer. Although again, these aren't too bad as-is since they tend to be pertinent to the story.
Even with the police procedures, I find myself enjoying these. The main character is relatable and his different experiences with different people on the job are interesting. Once Mike Collins moves out of training, one hopes some of the teachable moments will dry up or at least become even briefer. Although again, these aren't too bad as-is since they tend to be pertinent to the story.
March 12, 2023
More J W like
Good writing. Good editing as well tight story line. S I mentioned before it is well written cop fiction with all the warts revealed. I do wonder about cops and nurses, but not to long as the mother of my children was a nurse (notice we no longer say ex-wife). Now on to #3
Good writing. Good editing as well tight story line. S I mentioned before it is well written cop fiction with all the warts revealed. I do wonder about cops and nurses, but not to long as the mother of my children was a nurse (notice we no longer say ex-wife). Now on to #3
January 17, 2023
Great Read!
Took me back to my days on patrol. This book is really a lot what it is like being a new cop in a big city. It brought back many memories. So glad I read it!
Took me back to my days on patrol. This book is really a lot what it is like being a new cop in a big city. It brought back many memories. So glad I read it!
February 23, 2023
Great series
This series has been great. Following Mike from the beginning of his career is very enlightening. Ready for Choir Practice!!
This series has been great. Following Mike from the beginning of his career is very enlightening. Ready for Choir Practice!!
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