To Kill a Cop

by Robert Daley

The assassinations of two cops has a tired, corrupt and cunning chief of detectives scrambling not just to find the killers, but to save his career. After a lifetime of cleaning up death scenes, Earl Eishied knows this one is only beginning. Someone out there has declared war, and Eishied's worst nightmare is about to come true. Which unsuspecting cop or cops is next, and what is the ultimate goal of the killers?

Genres: Mystery

308 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 1976

About the author

Robert Daley (1930-2026) was an American writer, journalist and New York City Police Department officer. He was the author of 31 books, six of which have been adapted for film, and a hundred or so magazine articles and stories.

Reviews

[John Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Daley was an east coast answer to Wambaugh and based this novel on real life unsolved cop killings. It inspired the Joe Don Baker tv series Eischied, and my childhood memories tell me JDB actually improved on the character, making him much more likeable. Not bad if you are a 70s cop novel completist. The likely watered-down tv miniseries adaptation can be viewed on Youtube.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is dated, back in the 70's when the Black Panther revolution was ongoing. Still a good read. Daly's style of writing is easy and enjoyable.

[Rita Scranton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Old time police work with characters lamenting the changes. Dragged a bit in parts, but built up to a suspenseful ending.