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"Fred Daniels, a black man, is picked up randomly by the police after a brutal murder in a Chicago neighborhood and taken to the local precinct where he is tortured until he confesses to a crime he didn't commit. After signing a confession, he escapes from the precinct and takes up residence in the sewers below the streets of Chicago."--
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Harlequin romantic suspense volume 2166
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Amina Kelly broke Sergeant Maxwell Layton's heart when she married his best friend. But the detective never forgot her...or the sizzling attraction they never acted on. Years later, while Maxwell and Amina work together to find her ex's killer, Maxwell finds his desire for the nurse stronger than ever. As he puts his life on the line to keep Amina safe, Maxwell realizes that the greatest risk of all might be to his heart.
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Zachary made two promises. To keep Zephyr safe. And to keep his hands off her. But promises can be hard to keep.The daughter of a hard-drinking mother who died too young, life has been tough on Zephyr. The one break she got was when local cop, Brian Wainwright, tried to adopt her and give her the better life she deserved. But his son, Zachary, put a stop to that.Zachary might have stopped the adoption, but he made a deathbed promise to his father...
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Dave Johnston hasn't been home in two years due to being undercover in Miami. He can't wait to introduce his mom to his new love, Tina Washington. But stolen presents and unwanted relatives create a holiday that isn't all merry and bright.This is a Wild Card Undercover - Bonus short story and was first published in the Worst Holiday Ever anthology.
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"Mona Avery is determined to investigate Dillon Reed's high-profile missing person case in the Louisiana bayou. Even if stubborn Detective Reed insists the hotshot investigative journalist is a hindrance. For Mona, the case is personal, especially at Christmas. Working closely with the detective makes it hard to deny their attraction. But a killer wants Mona's story silenced...and only Dillon can keep her safe..." --Back cover
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"A resistance group takes America's racial reckoning into its own hands in this powerful, stirringly original debut novel After the murder of an unarmed Black teenager by the hands of the police, protests spread like wildfire in Bliss City, New Jersey. A full-scale resistance group takes control of an abandoned housing project and decide to call it Hush Harbor, in homage to the secret spaces their enslaved ancestors would gather to pray. Jeremiah...
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Angela Harrelson, George Floyd's aunt and closest relative, tells the behind-the-scenes story of George's family--how he lived and why he died--and how the world can find a solution to racism through his death. This is the story of Angela's lifelong relationship with George Floyd--whom the family called Perry--and how, after being suddenly thrust into the spotlight, she went on a quest to make sure her nephew did not die in vain. It's a story of tragic...
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A nonfiction collection of the exploits and accomplishments of African American law enforcement officers.
LaVerne Dunlap, She infiltrates drug gangs and testifies against them in court...only to have the drug lords come gunning for her.
Dep. County Sheriff Winroe Reed, He goes into America's "Homicide Capital" alone to apprehend a 6'9" homicidal crack dealer...a man so dangerous no other cops would accompany him.
Robbie Robinson, A movie actor/martial...
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West Investigations volume 1
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His skills can keep her safe
Her secrets could get them killed…
Security expert Ryan West’s worst fears come to life when hotel CEO Nadia Shelton is pushed in front of a taxi and nearly killed. Someone will do whatever it takes to find the brother Nadia thought was dead, and the only way Ryan can protect her as they uncover the truth is to stay strictly professional. But the sparks igniting between them are nearly impossible to ignore.
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Henry Thompson is a former marine-not a babysitter. But when Jessie Peterson begs for his help locating her rebellious preteen, his military-rescue instincts kick into overdrive. The desperate single mom has stumbled onto family treasure, buried secrets, deadly doppelgängers…and imminent danger. With gunfire dogging their every move, Henry will do anything to keep them safe. But will he lose his guarded heart in the bargain?
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"Private Investigator Shawn West is stunned when the attack victim he rescues is Addy Williams--the one woman he never forgot. She's turning a quiet upstate New York town inside out to bring her missing sister home by Christmas. Shawn offers to help if she'll provide a cover for his own investigation into a suspicious company in town, but can they work together to find Addy's sister...or are they already too late?"--Back cover.
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Twenty-four hours is a lot of time in prison, and here is a moment to moment guide of how each one goes by.
A Day in Prison shows what life is like for prisoners from morning roll call to lights out. It tracks the many ins and outs of prison culture and provides a comprehensive look into the dynamics that define inmates' daily interactions with each other, prison guards, and prison administrators. It gives a full sense of the challenges-small and...
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West Investigations volume 3
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Security specialist Gideon Wright knows Mya Rochon's cancer research is groundbreaking. But when an arsonist destroys his ex-wife's lab and puts her at risk, he discovers it's dangerous, too. With Gideon's protection, Mya's determined to finish her project-no matter the risk to her life...or Gideon's heart. But will their rekindled partnership face its most deadly adversary yet?
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There was no quiet homecoming for Nikki King. Not with a body discovered on her lakefront property and Terrence Sutton's unexpected arrival. The police detective is convinced his sister's disappearance and the threats Nikki has been receiving are connected. Nikki would rather avoid the man who once let a family feud tear them apart, but can she afford to refuse his protection? Not with danger lurking in the dark water just beyond her doorstep....
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"The EMPLOYMENT OF AFRICAN AMERICANS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, 1803 - 1865," examines pertinent primary source and secondary data on police, justices of the peace, and militia duties entrusted to African Americans in Louisiana and in selected Northern states before the Civil War and during the Civil War. In addition, the book discusses African American's little known criminal justice appointments in the plantation regimes, their military police work, and...
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Harlequin intrigue volume 2096
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After fleeing Sheridan Falls to escape her past, Shayla Phillips is back in town to clear up old rumors by joining forces with Tavis Saunders--whose cousin was one of the victims of a past crime. The former cop won't rest until he solves the case and thinks Shayla might have the answers. But can they uncover the truth before more lives--including Shayla's--are lost?
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An elite CIA kill squad has located hacker Zenobia Hanley's Alaska wilderness hideout. With commandos hot on Zee's heels, she's saved from capture by her neighbor John Lowry. Zee has kept her yearning for the SEAL, who has a disability, in check to shield him; But, despite her secrets, John's determined to protect Zee regardless of the risks. Because there's more at stake this Christmas than just their lives.
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Erika Powell has lived in hiding after years to protect her son from his wealthy, tyrannical grandfather. Wary of strangers, she's suspicious of James West, who's renting a neighboring cabin, despite their sizzling chemistry. But when attempts are made on Erika's life, James fears he may have endangered her--because the undercover PI's investigation of Erika may have led someone dangerous right to her.
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With a serial killer terrorizing her desert town, Sergeant Charlotte Bowman needs the savviest partner she can find-fast! Enter hotshot California detective Miles Love. Together Charlotte and Miles make a formidable team despite their fiery past. But with the stakes as intense as their chemistry, can the pair outwit a ruthless murderer-who might just have River Valley's newest sergeant next in his sights?
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