Manhattan North Narcotics: Chasing the Kilo Fairy

By: Jake McNicholas

Narrated by: Shawn Saavedra

Jimmy McTigue and the boys from Manhattan North Narcotics are doing "God's work", making collars and kicking down doors up above 96th Street in places like Harlem, Spanish Harlem, and Washington Heights - all the while having laughs. But when movie star Meg Cassidy; Artie Levin, her obnoxious agent; and the up-and-coming rapper he represents (hip-hopping about jihad, no less) arrive on the scene, things are bound to get dicey - and they do!

This is Jake McNicholas's first novel and if it seems that the "cop talk" is authentic, it's because McNicholas is a retired NYPD Detective. Manhattan North Narcotics is replete with the sarcasm, humor, and political incorrectness one would expect from a bunch of working cops. It's a rollercoaster ride that will have you screaming for more - before you even climb the first hill.

©2016 John McNicholas (P)2018 John McNicholas

Good realistic read, but…..

I enjoyed this book as much as any other police story I have read recently. I was disappointed when Mr. McNicholas found it necessary to insult the greatest fire department in the world. No need to explain . I Guess the author needs to be reminded that 23 brave NYPD officers died that awful day , along with 37 Port Authority police officers, and a staggering 343 members of the FDNY. Many of these men were my friends, and as he pointed out many more of us are sick Or have died as a result of that day. I am among the sick. The men that came over to the FDNY from NYPD were not the useless individual Mr McNicholas portrayed. JJ Moran ret. Ladder 23 Fdny

A Story About Police...

There are some fun and interesting moments throughout this book. But from the start of the story it was difficult to follow, with all of the names and changing situations, with brief, shallow character development.
The narration was awesome and characters were distinctly and vibrantly represented in the narration.
If you are a police officer, familiar with the culture, or a big fan of police/detective stories, chances are that you'll enjoy this book.