LINCOLN 9 by Dave Freedland
Dave Freedland is one of the members of PSWA who attended the recent conference. It's a pleasure to have him visit my blog and discuss his book.
Lincoln 9
Inspiration
I wanted
to write something which I felt had not been sufficiently covered in works of
either fiction or non-fiction. For years, the image of Special Weapons and
Tactics teams members had been that of knuckle-dragging, heavy handed individuals
whose only solution to problems was the application of force. However, over
time that stereotype began to evolve as more educated, problem-solving leaders
filled the ranks of SWAT operators, as evidenced by their frequent top tier
placement in supervisory promotional processes.
I took three (3) actual homicide cases that occurred in the City of Irvine,
California over a twenty year period and combined them into a plot involving
one suspect responsible for all three. It is my hope that readers will develop
a greater appreciation of the complexities of homicide investigations, and that
the characters will present the sense of tension, teamwork, and professionalism
that accompanies elite law enforcement units.
Based upon its ratings and the
comments made by several reviewers, Lincoln
9, appears to have, thus far, achieved its desired results.
Lincoln 9
Synopsis:
When Bethany Crutchfield
failed to show for Sunday brunch, and her father’s phone calls remained
unanswered, it became apparent that his concern was justified regarding her
welfare. Police officers from “America’s Safest City,” Irvine, California,
discovered a gruesome homicide scene which established Bethany as the first in
a series of murders that would ultimately span over two decades.
Lincoln
9 takes
place in a city whose reputation for safety and affluence overshadows the fact
that the relatively few homicides are among the most vicious and complex cases
of human brutality. This is a story of three such cases, combined into a
fictional plot and characters, but based upon actual crimes and police officers
who risked their lives to bring justice to the perpetrators of these heinous
acts of violence.
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BIOGRAPHY
Dave
Freedland
As a competitor in martial
arts, he is a former Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) national karate , and
has trained in Japan, earning a 6th degree black belt in Japanese
Shotokan karate. His first novel, Lincoln
9, was published October 2014, by Oak Tree Press.
Comments
Dave Freedland really developed his characters in the book. I was intrigued by the obnoxious police chief. He just kept causing more trouble for his investigators. I was trying to imagine working for that guy!
It's a great read with lots of insight into the world of policing. Highly recommended.
2. John - So glad you liked "Lincoln 9," and so appreciate your comments.
3. Nancy - Thanks for your kind words. I liked your write-up and will have to read your book next.
4. Thonie - Thank you, I'm half way through your book "By Force or Fear," and it's a page turner!
Thank you all for your support and kind words. I am so grateful for joining the Oak Tree group - truly a friendly, supportive, and informative association of fine writers. Best Wishes, Dave