A Howard Hamilton Ride-Along!
Crime Suspense Mystery Thriller Series.
COWARDS, CROOKS AND WARRIORS by J. C. De Ladurantey.
A Howard Hamilton Ride-Along.
Family man and police officer Howard Hamilton happily works the quiet night shift in the Orchard Hills community of California. One evening, he is in a situation where he might have used his firearm but froze, which is when he starts to question his qualifications as a Police Officer. Then, the unthinkable happens: a rookie officer is killed.
When the department struggles with their first on-duty death in ten years, the new chief transfers HH to day watch-where the bad luck really begins. Within days, another officer has a heart attack. Then, HH’s good friend accidentally kills an officer while hunting. HH becomes unwittingly embroiled in a drug-dealing cop’s arrest. The OHPD is in a state of duress!
While the department swirls in the windstorm of deaths, HH discovers the body of Ginny, sister to the largest business owner in town. She has been brutally slain in a ritualistic murder, which brings in the LAPD’s occult expert. HH wants nothing more than to return to the usual night shift and his family, but first, he has to work with his nemesis to unravel a horrendous crime in a city once lauded for its peace and quiet.
Review by gersola: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great read for warriors and crime story lovers alike. Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2022. Verified Purchase. The story is written in such a way that whether the reader is a novice to crime stories or has a background in law enforcement, it entices you to read on. Loved it in such a way that I could relate to the characters and the occurrences. Couldn’t put it down. On to the next book in this wonderful series.
Review by Amazon Customer: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Loved it! Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019. Verified Purchase. I found Mr. Joe D’s first novel to be a very enjoyable experience. It had everything I enjoy in a crime novel- an engrossing plot, development of interesting characters, and a short, engaging chapter format that entices you to read ‘just one more chapter’ before putting it down for the night. A well written novel that demonstrates an author who knows his craft. Well done, sir! RB
Review by Pavek Mom: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. A day in the life of a cop! Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023. Verified Purchase. Super interesting peek into the life of a police officer/detective! I really enjoyed it! Can’t wait to get to his other books!
Review by Lover Of Books: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Hope It’s The First Of A Series. I Want More! Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2017. Verified Purchase. One of the best books I’ve read this year. This book hits all the right notes. It’s well written, with memorable characters, and a plot that sucks you in. I was very disappointed to see it end. Hoping the author brings out another and creates a series around this book. Fascinating read!
Review by Thomas Zane Reeves: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Doesn’t miss a beat! Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015. Verified Purchase. This is a thoroughly good read that treats the reader to a police officer with thoroughly human emotions, ethics and character. Office “HH” Howard Hamilton of the Orchard Hills Police Department copes in a compelling style with the unexpected deaths of three fellow officers, while finding himself in the middle of a murder mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very last page. Most of all, the author creates an “everyman” with whom everyone can identify, a man who loves his family and is loyal to his police brothers and sisters, I read a lot—this book deserves a five-star rating!
Review by S Day: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great behind the scenes look at police work. Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2015. Verified Purchase. For cops, the story will sound familiar however for nonlaw enforcement it will introduce them to a slice of what it realistically looks like to be a street cop. The author has done a terrific job in painting an environment in which one feels like the invisible person at the scene. This story follows the life of a uniformed street cop who is loaned to detectives for a special homicide case which is singularly unique. You can feel the anxiety of this cop as he struggles to meet the demands of his career and his family. Great read!
Review by ken: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Good cop story. Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2017. Verified Purchase. I found this book to be a blend of the life of a career cop and his personal issues as well as an exciting story line showing what the police go through in solving their criminal cases. It made for an entertaining and suspenseful read.
Review by Patricia Shaughnessy: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Cowards, Crooks and Warriors. Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015. Verified Purchase. This first effort on J.C’s part was a really great read. It made you see the inside workings of the police department of Orchard Hill. The protagonist, Harry, was a very real and interesting character. The plot went places you didn’t imagine, and things wrapped up very satisfactorily. I would certainly encourage another effort with Harry in the lead again.
Review by Richard Parmelee: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great Read! Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2017. Verified Purchase. I found Cowards, Crooks and Warriors to be fascinating! I believe I read it in 3 sittings. Do you have any idea when Mr. DE Ladurantey will be publishing his next suspense novel?
Review by Larry Fetters: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great Read. Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2015. Verified Purchase. A well written mystery novel written from the perspective of a patrol officer. The author’s experience in patrol, detectives and forensics make for a thoroughly enjoyable read. Hard to put down.
Product Details:
Paperback: 366 Pages
Publisher: iUniverse; First Edition (April 24, 2015)
Language: English
Thrillers (Crime)
Thrillers (Suspense)
Literature & Fiction
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TWENTY-THREE MINUTES by J.C. De Ladurantey.
A Howard Hamilton Ride-Along.
Twenty-Three Minutes takes you on a ride-along in the front seat of a patrol car with Officer Howard Hamilton of Orchard Hill PD. He loves working the streets and finds out he is assigned to train a new recruit who may be a former gang member. His adventures take him to a possible suicide that just does not add up. His former drug dealing partner demands he assist him in taking down a drug cartel that is bringing drugs to Orchard Hill schools. His wife announces she wants to be a yoga teacher just about the time he finds his daughter in a drug house. If that is not enough, he conducts a traffic accident investigation where he may file charges against one of his wife’s friends, the dreaded soccer Mom. What could go wrong?
Review by Pavek Mom: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Get to know HH! Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023. Verified Purchase. I’m really enjoying this series! It’s a great peek into the life of HH – the police officer and family man!
Review by jeff dryer: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. A realistic look at police work and the excitement that comes with it. Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2019. Verified Purchase. What a great story! A street cop that loves what he does especially in the early morning hours when real crime takes place and not the day shift where reports are taken and pr work is done. Officer Hamilton loves his family, but his thoughts are always ‘on the job’. The author takes you along on a very entertaining ride in a black and white that deals with drugs, sex and soccer moms and their parking problems. Quite a spectrum to cover but Joe D does it in great detail and gives the reader a very enjoyable experience.
Review by Robert Moody: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great memories! Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2019. Verified Purchase. Joe really hit it for me. Having been a Leo from 1957 to 2000, I can relate to what HH went through, not only in his experiences but his thoughts as well. This type of police story telling is certainly done best by someone who has “been there and done that”. Enjoyed the book.
Review by Amazon Customer: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Easy to read. Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2019. Verified Purchase. This book was laid out in an excellent format. It keeps your interest from the beginning to the very end. It shows police technics and operational methods in a real way. It is written by an ex-police captain who knows the way of police departments, especially LAPD. Great job Joe!
Review by 6W51 DT: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Real life police experiences by a real-life cop who came up through the ranks stopping at Captain. Joe D the author NEVER forgot how he started and where he ended up. He is a Cops Cop. Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2019. Verified Purchase. Most: The characters. Coming from law enforcement you could definitely identify with them. Least, Wish there were a few more chapters. Great reading
Review by Bob Power: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. A compelling real-life detective novel that pulls you in and keeps you there. Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023. This was an excellent novel depicting the duties, administrative hurdles, conundrums, investigative techniques, and interpersonal relationships of an experienced urban police officer. The author rapidly moved the storyline into compelling real-life situations that must surely confront married officers with family and workplace challenges and rewards. I particularly like the way J.C. painted believable policing and personal scenarios in ways that made me feel I was witnessing the actual events. I also like the way he intertwined multiple investigations to hold my attention without becoming confused. This made the novel easy to follow and held my interest from start to finish.
Review by John P: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great book authentically portraying modern day police work. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023. Excellent book allowing the reader to get into the mind of a police officer as he goes about his daily duty. Also, a fascinating look inside the workings of a modern-day police department. This book is a great follow-on to J.C.’s first book “Cowards, Crooks, and Warriors”!
Review by William Schilt: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Fast Paced and Accurate Crime Fiction. Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2019. J.C. De Ladurantey’s vast law enforcement experiences on the Los Angeles Police Department helped him weave an accurate depiction of what transpires. J.C. De Ladurantey’s law enforcement experiences on the Los Angeles Police Department bring an accurate view of how crimes are solved, but also how the job affects the routine family life of a cop. Twenty-Three Minutes is hard to put down from beginning to end and I highly recommend it. If you like to read crime stories, you definitely will want to read this book!
Review by Barbara S Taylor: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Meet Howard Hamilton. Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019. I liked learning about all the intricacies and details of a policeman‘s job. The author kept my interest while riding along with policeman Howard Hamilton as three different cases evolved. I’m looking forward to my next exciting ride along with Howard Hamilton!
Review by a Elliott: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Enjoy this insight into police work with this fast-paced novel, fun, and entertaining read. Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2019. A very enjoyable, read, filled with interesting characters… a fascinating window into the many aspects of police work; the good, the bad and the necessary. The writing style is fast paced, believable and a great story. Recommend this book to all who enjoy a well written “cop” novel…
Product Details:
Paperback: 310 Pages
Publisher: iUniverse (August 2, 2021)
Language: English
Thrillers (Crime)
Thrillers (Suspense)
Literature & Fiction
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AVAILABLE TIME by J. C. De Ladurantey.
A Howard Hamilton Ride-Along.
The new media jaded the public’s views of law enforcement across the country. Granted, police work is not always pretty, but with over 200,000 law enforcement officers having an average of ten contacts per day (and many with more), the views that are being presented are not fair and balanced. That is not law enforcement in the majority of communities. Readers can still get excited about a cop thriller and the suspense of cases without being dragged into the abyss of brutality, racism and antagonism or even excessive force.
Review by Greg Meyer: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. An excellent read with intricate plots. Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023. Verified Purchase. Joe D is a great storyteller! Compelling characters, great true-life police narrative, intricate plots that interweave and resolve nicely. And some of it is drawn from real-life tragedies. A great read!
Review by Bob Power: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. You can tell it’s real! Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023. Verified Purchase. I thoroughly enjoy reading adventure books that are based on real world experiences. It is obvious from reading Mr. De Ladurantey’s novel that he was writing about something he had first-hand experience with.
Review by Larry Fetters: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great Character Development. Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2022. Verified Purchase. Joe has once again written an interesting novel that correctly depicts modern police procedure. He included a number of interesting sub plots and made it interesting throughout the entire book. A book I didn’t want to put down nor finish as I thoroughly enjoyed it from cover to cover. You’ll find a very interesting and appropriate ending as well.
Review by Amazon Customer: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Based on true life stories and very relevant. Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022. Verified Purchase. It maintained my interest from beginning to end. Great story. Learned a lot about law enforcement. Good for everyone to read.
Review by John P: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great book authentically portraying modern day police work. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2023. Another winner from J.C. following his first two books “Cowards, Crooks, and Warriors” and “Twenty-Three Minutes”. Fascinating look at modern day police force and what goes on “behind the badge” in the mind of a working police officer.
Review by re: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Available Time. Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2023. Can’t wait to get a copy after everything that I’ve been hearing about this book. L. Hay.
Review by Mark Newman: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. A Must Read! Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022. De Ladurantey is an incredible storyteller! This is a great read on a very important and timely subject. You will not be disappointed. Order today.
Product Details:
Paperback: 330 Pages
Publisher: iUniverse (March 22, 2022)
Language: English
Thrillers (Crime)
Thrillers (Suspense)
Literature & Fiction
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INSIDE by J.C. De Ladurantey.
A Howard Hamilton Ride-Along.
Policing the streets is less precarious than the intrigue and drama behind the balusters and bulletproof glass of a police station. The interaction with the public can be the escape our men and women in blue need to avoid the administrative bureaucracy that controls their actions and often dictates what they can and cannot do. Orchard Hill PD is not immune to the intrigue and changes that drive today’s police departments. There are two things’ police officers’ hate. First is the way things are. The second is changing the way things are. Some try to hide on the graveyard or night shift to get away from the inside workings of a PD, but sooner or later, it catches up to everyone, even Detective Howard Hamilton.
What occurs outside does not necessarily translate to what goes on INSIDE. Ride along with Detective Howard Hamilton as he unravels a series of mysteries INSIDE.
• Was Detective Hamilton responsible for his Chief losing his job?
• Why are his coworkers and family pushing him into a relationship he may not be ready for?
• Are vice crimes victimless?
• Are Hamilton’s computer analytical skills up to the challenge of complex investigations?
• Detective Hamilton and his team are propelled from a simple investigation into an international drug and human smuggling cartel that takes cooperation at the Regional, State, and Federal levels.
• See how this intrigue unravels with a front-row seat in another Howard Hamilton Ride-Along.
Product Details:
Paperback: 320 Pages
Publisher: iUniverse (May 1, 2024)
Language: English
Thrillers (Crime)
Thrillers (Suspense)
Literature & Fiction
*****
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Bonus Book!
Making Your Memories with Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop:
The Music and Artists of the 1950s and Early 1960s by J.C. De Ladurantey.
Making Your Memories with Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop: The Music and Artists of the 1950s and Early 1960s digs back through the catalogue of popular music and brings to life the solo artists, duos, and groups whose music once filled the airwaves and turntables with rock & roll and doo-wop. The Doctor of Doo-Wop, J.C. De Ladurantey, brings his expertise, honed by hosting a weekly radio show, “Making Your Memories,” to his revelation of the backstories of these trendsetting artists.
Until the British Invasion in mid-1963 changed the direction of American music, the sounds created by the artists profiled in Making Your Memories with Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop shaped the entertainment soundtrack of a generation. This music history shares the little-known details of the lives of these artists, the history of the period, the distinctiveness of the music, and the power and influence of the songs’ lyrics.
Making Your Memories with Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop: The Music and Artists of the 1950s and Early 1960s will leave echoes of the time’s memorable songs in your mind’s ear and their lyrics on the tip of your tongue. You’ll discover a fresh desire to find the recordings and give them another “spin” on your “record player,” even if your digital music lives in the cloud.
Review by Eldon Edwards: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Excellent Book On Rock And Roll And Doowop. Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017. Verified Purchase. I enjoyed this book on popular music of the 1950s and 1960s. It is very interesting and informative. I liked the examples and stories. It is a heartfelt book by a fan of the music. I recommend this book without qualifications. It is a great value for the money. Eldon Edwards
Review by Beatledude 67: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Well written. Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019. Verified Purchase. Bought this for my 72-year-old father who is a musician and he loved it!It’s a quality made product and very interesting.
Review by William Sharkey: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Very nice trip. Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017. Verified Purchase. Into chapter 4. I really like the way De Ladurantey has written this book. He has a very relatable style that makes you feel as though you are on a musical trip with him. The book takes me back.
Review by Mitchell Saylor: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. So full of memories and teenage times. I was sixteen in 1956 so I remember the all the great music. I was raised in Culver, California. I loved the music then and still do. Thank you for writing this book, it’s amazing. Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2019. Verified Purchase. My review is on the line above just amazing. When I was in the air force we could wait to American bandstand.
Review by PAUL SOYKA: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. GREAT BOOK! Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2020. Verified Purchase. BROUGHT BACK A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES!
Review by Jerry Strong: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Good job! Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2016. Verified Purchase. Having grown up in the era, I found the book interesting and entertaining. Good job!
Review by Renee: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Joe De Ladurantey captures the pure joy of the music and the raw talent of the … Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2018. I remember 45’s and LPs – rushing home after school to play my new favorites. The sound of the record dropping on the spindle, the scratchy seconds of suspense before the first song started. Joe De Ladurantey captures the pure joy of the music and the raw talent of the artists. I like that he also tells you what NOT to expect in this book. He is the first to admit this is not a political or deep analysis of the lyrics or music, but more a celebration of both. Take your time with this book – he’s packed a lot of fabulous information in here. I also love the story of how Joe got started with the radio show. It’s a great example of what generosity and talent can do. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Review by VicT: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Great and fun book for any age! Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2017. What an entertaining and fun book! Having grown up in the ’50s & ’60s, I loved listening to the music of the era, but had little understanding of the music’s history and the artists. Joe’s knowledge of the subject is amazing, and his style of writing brings to life memories of the Doo-Wop and early rock and roll era. If you are over 50 you will most likely love this book. If you are under 50 and a music lover of any type, this book is a must read in exploring the early foundations of much of today’s music. Another great book by the author.
Review by Amanda: 5.0 out of 5 Stars … With Rock & Roll And Doo-Wop is such a fun book. Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2017. Making Your Memories With Rock & Roll And Doo-Wop is such a fun book. J.C. De Ladurantey’s knowledge of and personal involvement with this uniquely American music amazed me. His love and respect for doo-wop oozes from every page. The book’s layout is clever, unique, and extremely entertaining. Treat yourself to a wonderfully enlightening piece of Americana by the curator of doo-wop!
Review by JGB: 5.0 out of 5 Stars. Best Rock and Roll Doo-Wop book I have ever read. Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2017. Best Rock and Roll Doo-Wop book I have ever read. Brought back great, old memories. Thanks J.C. From Bruce Bradford.
Product Details:
Paperback: 256 Pages
Publisher: iUniverse (January 30, 2016)
Language: English
Music History & Criticism
Rock Music
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About The Author: His latest book is AVAILABLE TIME – A Howard Hamilton Ride-Along. It is the third in the Howard Hamilton series so look for it in early 2021!
J.C. De Ladurantey, with over forty, (yes 40!) years of law enforcement experience at all levels, combines street savvy with real police department intrigue in his crime writing novel, COWARDS, CROOKS, AND WARRIORS. Now his latest book: TWENTY-THREE MINUTES is available on Amazon and continues the ride-along with Officer Howard Hamilton of Orchard Hill PD.
Under his radio name, “Joe D, The Doctor of Doo Wop”, he also hosts a radio show “MAKING YOUR MEMORIES, the music, and artists of the 1950s and early 60’s on FM 88.5 and HD-2 on KSBR in Los Angeles and Orange County. He still does not know what he wants to be when he grows up.
He has gone from writing textbooks, publishing his doctoral dissertation (ugh!) to hanging out with his cop friends and musical artists who made the 1950’s and early 60’s the 1950’s and early 60’s.
His efforts include narration of his two books for Audible, iTunes, and Amazon. He also narrates for other crime/mystery novelists such as Dallas Gorham and Kip Meyerhoff. There are several other authors waiting in the pipeline. The fun never stops!
From COWARDS, CROOKS, AND WARRIORS to his Doo-Wop book he is launching a sequel to CCW, “TWENTY-THREE MINUTES”. Thanks for letting him live the dream. Namaste.
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