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Over 40 years ago, Stuart Woods found a battered chief-of-police badge in his grandmother’s house. It had belonged to his grandfather, who had been shot in the line of duty. The story of the lawman’s death inspired Woods to write Chiefs. This novel won an Edgar Award and was made into a popular TV miniseries.
In 1919, Delano, Georgia appoints its first chief of police. Honest and hardworking, the new chief is puzzled when young men start to disappear. But his investigation is ended by the fatal blast from a shotgun. Delano’s second chief-of-police is no hero, yet he is also disturbed by what he sees in the missing persons bulletins. In 1969, when Delano’s third chief takes over, the unsolved disappearances still haunt the police files.
As Stuart Woods’ riveting tale spans three generations, Chiefs also probes deep into Southern small town attitudes and behavior. The residents of Delano, and their reluctance to disturb a familiar social order, provide the perfect environment for this tale of dark secrets and murder.
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"Very good book! I couldn't put it down.Woods has wide range of talent. Winds the plot through years of circumstances, portrays racial cruelty, prejudice and just plain stupidity in a small Georgian town. But balances this with compassion of a few southerners. "
— Marianne (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Wonderful…Stuart Woods has written a classic!”
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“Chiefs is a fascinating, compelling tale…Woods accurately draws characters and puts into historical perspective events and emotions as current as the morning newspaper.”
— New York Times
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Jackie, 3/3/2021
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" Top of list - great book. Generations of southern families and their connections. Corruption, family and even murder "
— Bonnie, 2/7/2014 -
" A supreme example of storytelling the way it should be, unfolding in layers with bits of intrigue, twists and turns that hold you all the way through to the end. "
— Scott, 2/5/2014 -
" WOW What a great book. I checked my library and I have more in this series :). Can't wait to see where the story goes next. "
— Shirley, 1/30/2014 -
" This is my favorite Stuart Woods series. I'm always waiting for the next about Will Lee "
— Dawn, 1/30/2014 -
" Chilling story. Page turner with a good plot keeping the reader captured till the end..... "
— Annica, 1/23/2014 -
" Excellent. This is the second time I have read this book. The story follows a seriel killer through three generations of Police Chiefs. Stuart Woods first book and one of his best. "
— Sandra, 1/22/2014 -
" good story full of suspense! "
— Judy, 1/14/2014 -
" Not a fan of historical fiction no matter the topic.... "
— Erin, 1/10/2014 -
" Excellent police and family saga. "
— Ladyjexie, 1/10/2014 -
" Too much sex for me, including violent. Didn't get involved with characters--some I really disliked, no one I loved. "
— Tessa, 12/12/2013
About Stuart Woods
Stuart Woods (1938-2022) wrote more than ninety novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award.
About Mark Hammer
Mark Hammer has had long and distinguished career in the theater. After earning an undergraduate degree from Stanford University, he completed an MFA degree at Catholic University. For twenty-three years after that, he served on the drama faculty at that university and as co-chairman of its MFA acting program. For the last sixteen of those years, he was also a member of the resident acting company at Washington, DC’s Arena Stage. There, he had significant roles in both classic and contemporary dramas. He was twice nominated for the Helen Hayes Award for his performances in Cloud Nine and The Wild Duck. He has also appeared in several Broadway plays. Hammer was proud to be chosen to narrate the opening film of the permanent exhibit for the National Holocaust Museum.