Walk the Blue Line

No Right, No Left—Just Cops Telling Their True Stories to James Patterson.

By: James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, Chris Mooney

Narrated by: Corey Carthew, Cody Roberts, Melissa Matthews, Inés del Castillo, Robb Moreira, Ori Bitter

Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

From the #1 New York Times bestselling authors of Walk in My Combat Boots: true-life stories from the men and women who protect and serve our homes, families and communities.

Protect

These men and women are our eyes. Our ears. Our protectors. Those who wear a badge, doing their best to help people.

Serve

These cops serve their communities. They serve their country. They’re in the business of saving lives—even at the risk of their own.

Defend

These patrol officers and K9 handlers, sheriffs and detectives, reveal what it’s really like to wear the uniform, to carry the weight of the responsibility they’ve been given.

This is a calling. This is the job.

©2023 James Patterson, Matt Eversmann, and Chris Mooney (P)2023 Little, Brown & Company

Critic reviews

“Keen insights into the men and women behind the police sirens. For anyone who has ever wondered what these officers see, how they feel, and why they do it, Walk the Blue Line has the answers. This book will make you think...and it will make you listen.”—Raymond W. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Group

“An unvarnished collection of true stories about the challenges ingrained in the policing profession. James Patterson’s Walk the Blue Line makes you feel like you are literally on the street with these officers as they open up about the most difficult days of their policing careers. This is a must-read.”—Chief Terrence M. Cunningham, (Ret.), Deputy Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer International Association of Chiefs of Police

“Walk the Blue Line is the book that the law-enforcement community has been waiting for. These stories showcase the courage, the hurt, the anger and the joy that can be found in every officer’s DNA—and above all, their commitment to making difficult situations a little bit better." —Jim Pasco, Executive Director, National Fraternal Order of Police

Most people have no idea.

Most people have no idea what police work is, what all it entails, and the toll it takes on the few brave enough to do it. This book is a fantastic start to understand.

Amazing work!!!

I really appreciate the stories about the officers and some of their experiences. I wish more people could hear and understand what it takes to work in their field. Thanks!

Enjoyed it very much

It's hard to listen to this book and not appreciate the very difficult and dangerous work that these men and women face every day. My thanks to all of you for your service and devotion. We would be so screwed without you.

Wonderful stories of our nation’s finest

No one tells a better story than James Patterson. His nonfiction books are the best.

Good stories, voicing them so-so

Good material. Compelling stories. Wasn’t thrilled with the voice acting or some of the accents the actors tried. I felt this detracted from the gravitas of the material and that is really unfortunate.

The Blue Family shines in this one

I greatly enjoyed hearing the law enforcement perspective. It is their "human" shining through. Feelings and emotions just like all people. They act accordingly while on the job like so many people are expected to do. Thank you.

Valuable insight

I appreciated a deeper look at what the men and women who, protect, and serve, actually face every day unknowingly as they go to work to protect us. I have always been appreciative of their service, and this collection of stories, just cemented their value, their contributions, their loyalty, and their desire to help protect a humane and just society.

Good Stories

So many stories from so many police officers view, you will hear what actually happens on the beat.

too much and too long..

seems mental health is a bit frowned upon as to not want in files. smh..
long...didn't need so many short Stories.

I support Police officers

I already supported police officers before I listened to this book and now I am in awe of them. God Bless those that are of good rapport. Thank you for sharing your stories and for making this book possible.