Copp On Fire, A Joe Copp Thriller
Joe Copp, ex-cop, finds himself once again pulled into the down-and-dirty back streets of Los Angeles, behind the glamorous facade of the movie industry, the subjects of a stake-out begin dying. But, before Copp can find the key to the case and take it to the L.A.P.D., an under-cover narcotics officer is nearly killed and Copp finds himself accused of being an accomplice to murder.
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Don Pendleton's Private Investigator, Joe Copp is drawn into the corporate halls and backlots of Hollywood, behind the glamorous facade of the movie industry. The down-and-dirty scenario of death and mayhem becomes the focal point of the whole bloody show. Don Pendleton is creator of the original The Executioner: Mack Bolan Series of Action Adventure novels.
\ Rave ReviewsA truly unexpected pleasure.\ \ \ \ \ Library JournalA rather raw, blustery, ``macho'' narrative marks this Hollywood adventure as Pendleton's own. Joe Copp, ex-policeman turned P.I., becomes the patsy in a case involving the apparent bombing death of United Talents president Bernie Wiseman. Multiple murders and several close calls occur before Copp differentiates between back-East Mafia talent and local bad guys. Pendleton emphasizes fast-moving, gritty action to the exclusion of characterization, but still beats authors Keith and De Larrabeiti to the punch.REK\ \ \ School Library JournalYA Mitgang presents an accurate picture of how First Amendment rights have been violated by the investigative arm of our federal government. The FBI, CIA, and other agencies began in the 1920s to keep comprehensive dossiers on public figures, including Ronald Reagan (156 pages were amassed on him as president of the Screen Actor's Guild). These documents were released to Mitgang under the Freedom of Information Act, and he excerpts them here. That the government has heavily deleted some sections is discussed. Mitgang puts the reign of J. Edgar Hoover in historical perspective, and points out that many records, still in files in Washington, can be resurrected at any time. Dangerous Dossiers analyzes the current situation for writers and the fact they are often suspect because of their independent thoughts that appear in print. These revelations explore a new avenue of thought about freedom of expression as well as offering students of American literature new insights into modern authors. Anne Paget, Episcopal High School, Bellaire2\ \
