Lines and Shadows
A gripping true story by the master of police fiction, Joseph Wambaugh. This novel delves into the actions of a group of California cops assigned to the perilous no-man’s-land south of San Diego as part of the Border Crime Task Force.
The squad’s mission is to protect illegal aliens from ruthless bandits who rob, rape, and murder them nightly. The task force members disguise themselves as undocumented immigrants, facing unimaginable dangers in their quest for justice and heroism.
Each step into the violent darkness along the border reveals a boundary within each man, testing their sanity and lives to the brink. As the line between duty and personal safety becomes increasingly blurred, the team must confront not just their enemies but also the demons that lurk within themselves.
Not since The Onion Field has there been a police story as captivating and tense. Lines and Shadows is a true tale of heroism, sacrifice, and the thin blue line between light and shadow.
Publication Details:
- Author: Joseph Wambaugh
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 553763253
- ISBN-13: 978-0553763256
- Publish Date: November 1, 1995
- Print Length: 417 pages