Robert Leuci (February 28, 1940 – October 12, 2015) was a detective with the New York City Police, known for his work exposing corruption in the police department and the criminal justice system. After retiring from the NYPD he wrote novels, short stories, and a memoir. He taught and had residencies at over forty universities and law schools, and lectured on morality and ethics erosion at many police departments and the FBI academy in Quantico.
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The Snitch
By Robert Leuci
Read by Peter Coleman
When a confrontation brews between two decent men the results become tragic and far-reaching.
"...this is gritty, gripping fare from an ex-cop who knows the mean streets of Manhattan and also of the Big Apple's outer boroughs." - Kirkus Reviews
Released Tue Aug 30 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
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Doyle's Disciples
By Robert Leuci
Read by Peter Coleman
In the gritty seventies, a young cop digs up dirt on the New York Police Department.
"A big, sprawling novel about the New York City Police Department...Gripping." - The New York Times
Released Fri Sep 30 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
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Blaze
By Robert Leuci
Read by Peter Coleman
In the roughest parts of Brooklyn, a brilliant female detective goes after a psychotic loan shark.
"Leuci unleashes another torrid cop thriller that captures the gritty tension of police work and the criminal mindset." - Publishers Weekly
Released Tue Nov 29 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
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Captain Butterfly
By Robert Leuci
Read by Peter Coleman
A long time veteran takes on corruption in the NYPD in this action packed drama.
"Leuci alternates steamy scenes of love-making with gritty slices of New York life punctuated by bloody, violent clashes before the decisive confrontation takes place between the evil, unprincipled inspector and his female nemesis...the adventure is...exciting, fast paced and a boost to feminists." - Publishers Weekly
Released Tue Oct 11 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
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Odessa Beach
By Robert Leuci
Read by Peter Coleman
A black market criminal decides to ignore his debts, starting a gang war spanning two generations.
"Everything rings true in Odessa Beach. You won't be bored." - The New York Times
Released Tue Oct 11 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged