L.A. Rex Audiobook

" A violent and gory story written by an actual cop, full of police and gang jargon and brutal scenes for anyone who enjoys such a spectacular romp. Of course, it is contrived and over-the-top, but you just keep on reading anyway. Many allusions to the rapper wars, etc. Sure to be made into a movie, although it will have to be toned down. For those who like hard-edged, hard-boiled, action fiction. Definitely not bad for a first novel. "

" It was ok, it felt a bit forced with random spanish words thrown in and finding out who Ben really is just seemed corny. It left all traces of reality behind when the characters converge on Darius' house for the final showdown. "

" One of the filthiest novels I've read in years. If this is life on the streets, then it's hard to see why anyone would ever become a cop. First novel I've ever read in which a detective is the victim of a homosexual rape - and that's just for starters. Most of the characters are wholly unredeemed, miserable people. I presume the writer thought of every nasty experience he ever had and every nasty experience he could conjure. But really, it seems like showing off just how much ugliness one can think up. If he were a great writer, okay. But he's not. He's average. "

" Very vivid and interesting. It lets you look into a whole other world. "

" This is my newest audio book that I am listening to in my car. At first I thought that it was so gory I would never make it through. Now I am on the sixth disc and I am completly absorbed by the story. The pieces are falling into place and the violence is just something that is happening. "

" It was pretty good. Gory. Exciting. And boy, it really did feel like So. Cal. "

" Reality meets cop novel. Tough to follow sometimes. Makes me not want to visit South Central anytime soon. "

" A beautifully dark L.A. cops and crime novel. My only criticism is that I wish it were a tell-all NF/BIO. But, obviously, that might get some more people killed. A++! "

" Over the top action movie crammed into a book by a cop. Hilarity ensues. "

" This is a mean book with a real sense of place. The book is perhaps overly long. As the story reaches its climax veracity is sacrificed in the name of drama to the novel's detriment but, over-all, a really solid piece of crime writing. "

" If you liked LA Confidential or any James Ellroy, this one will blow your mind. It makes me afraid to leave the house at night. Written by a homicide cop working in Los Angeles, it makes places I've been or driven through come alive with characters that make life hard. "

" I like 'em mean & nasty, and this is one of the meanest & nastiest. Now please, Mr. Beall, will ya scribble down another book!? "

" fictionalize truth about the rampart scandal. "

" Well written by police officer. Semi-historical. Touches on some of the issue affecting LAPD and relationship with rappers. "

" I dont read crime dramas much but this one was pretty cool as it takes place in LA's south central and was written by a cop who works out of that station. "

" This book is fucking cool. It's a fantasy piece, and if you are reading it for realism you will be heavily disappointed. But, if you are looking for a good time, page turning... thrill-ride(?) this book is a-very nice. "

" This was a pretty graphic book. Definitely a crime/gangster drama. I think you have to be into the genre to really appreciate it. "

" Gnarly, gritty, gruesome. Good read although some of the 90's urban slang being used comes off as a little goofy from time to time even if it is accurate to the period. "

" What Training Day will be when it grows up. Gritty, brutal and graphic! "

" fictionalize truth about the rampart scandal. "

" It was pretty good. Gory. Exciting. And boy, it really did feel like So. Cal. "

" I dont read crime dramas much but this one was pretty cool as it takes place in LA's south central and was written by a cop who works out of that station.<br/><br/> "

" Well written by police officer. Semi-historical. Touches on some of the issue affecting LAPD and relationship with rappers. "

" This was a pretty graphic book. Definitely a crime/gangster drama. I think you have to be into the genre to really appreciate it. "

" If you liked LA Confidential or any James Ellroy, this one will blow your mind. It makes me afraid to leave the house at night. Written by a homicide cop working in Los Angeles, it makes places I've been or driven through come alive with characters that make life hard. "

" This book is fucking cool. It's a fantasy piece, and if you are reading it for realism you will be heavily disappointed. But, if you are looking for a good time, page turning... thrill-ride(?) this book is a-very nice. "

" What Training Day will be when it grows up. Gritty, brutal and graphic! "