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Wed Apr 04 2001 at 0:18:02
Ex-
LAPD
author
Joseph Wambaugh
is one of the premier chroniclers of mid to late 20th century police.
His early works are characterized by a sort of
hero-worship
, a reluctance to say anything bad about policemen. Since he was still with the force at the time, it makes sense.
The New Centurions
The Blue Knight
The Onion Field
nonfiction
When he
quit the police
, the gloves came off.
The Choirboys
The Glitter Dome
The Delta Star
Lines and Shadows
nonfiction
Echoes in the Darkness
nonfiction
After this period, Wambaugh's work became lighter, losing the dark grittiness, the edge that made it worthwhile. Although still enjoyable, it is clear that
life off the streets
has been too good to him, and the
vitriol
has worn off.
The Black Marble
The Golden Orange
Finnegan's Week
There are a few books missing from the above list, such as
The Blooding
, his fourth non-fiction outing.
The Choirboys
Lines and Shadows
Tom Sharpe
The Onion Field