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Read By: Scott Brick Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Shane Scully Series Release Date: January 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781423326748

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

59

Longest Chapter Length:

14:13 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:47 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

07:19 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

9

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Publisher Description

Charged with felony misconduct in a high-profile solicitation of murder case, Scully is faced with an impossible decision: either quietly resign from his job as a detective for the LAPD or face criminal prosecution. His wife, Alexa, the chief of detectives, leaves him, seeking a divorce for his dalliance with the accused in the case, a well-known Hollywood actress. His son Chooch won’t even speak to him. Life as Scully knows it is over. Or so it seems... In order to make a living the only way he knows how, Shane seeks employment from a police department that has been known to hire rejects from other departments: the Haven Park PD. The department is a hotbed of corruption, in effect the personal goon squad and collection agency of the town’s mayor, Cecil Bratano. Ushered into the department by his new partner, Shane takes his lessons from one of the dirtiest cops around. But things in L.A. are hardly ever what they seem. Relentlessly harassed by an overzealous FBI agent and under the constant, violent, and hyper paranoid scrutiny of his new comrades-at-arms, Shane finds himself in a snare. His estranged wife may be the only one who can get Shane out of this mess alive. The question is: Is she willing to?

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"This is the first Stephen J Cannell book I have ever read. It was OK as police thrillers go. Defintely had a lot of action. Not as much a page turner as I am used to, but I am beginning another of his books and will weigh in after I complete it!"

— Chris (4 out of 5 stars)

On the Grind Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A very quick escapist read. Shane Scully is booted off the LAPD and his wife Alexa is divorcing him because of an affair with a starlet and his son Chooch isn't speaking too him. The only job he can find is with the Haven Park PD which is corrupt and will take any bad cop. "

    — Vickie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Go undercover with Shane Scully into a very corrupt police force. An exciting, on the edge of your seat story. All ends well. "

    — Olean, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good but a little predictable. "

    — Leah, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok. A good narrator. A plausible police thriller. Shane Scully goes undercover to expose a corrupt police department. "

    — Sandra, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I did not see the twist to this book coming! It was very unexpected I thought. I hope that Cannell writes more books in this series as I would love to read them! "

    — Kristen, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Typical Cannell but fun read. "

    — Jim, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book - it is a light read containing the same protagonist as in many of Cannell's other books. If you're looking to learn more about police procedures, this is for you. "

    — Heather, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My first time reading this author. It was one of those books that catches your interest on page 1 and keeps it through to the end. Loved it! "

    — Barbara, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not his best, but I'll miss Cannell a lot. "

    — Scarlet, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Trying out some audiobooks to add some variety.... "

    — Clint, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Nancy 5 stars; Ron 5 stars "

    — Nancy, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Through the whole book, I knew Shane would survive the many close calls he faced. The fun was in seeing just how he would get out of the tough spots. Very exciting stuff! "

    — Bettyb, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A very easy read. More for fans of Shane Scully than first time readers of series. "

    — Todd, 9/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I may be od'ing on this stuff. "

    — Davehk, 3/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Audio book read by Scott Brick...good mystery...good read/listen. "

    — Laurie, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a Shane Scully novel; the eighth that Stephen J. Cannell has written. It was a gripping story of corruption in a police force and the dangerous task of going undercover among those who are sworn to protect. "

    — Bea, 4/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first Shane Scully I've read. Great characters. The first two pages of this book are mesmerizing. One of the best intros I've read. Long live Mr. Cannell... "

    — Jonathan, 3/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok. Scully series. he really gets in deep trouble going bad or going undercover? fast paced lots of action. "

    — Ruth, 1/17/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Okay, I knew from the start that Shane Scully was undercover because there was no other way to explain his alleged actions....especially given his relationships in the previous book. Still, I enjoyed the book and look forward to more Shane. "

    — Lorraine, 12/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good Shane Scully novel. Tough cop, really bad guys, and a fun ride. A real easy read. "

    — Linda, 11/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very interesting read, lots of action "

    — Sandy, 11/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fast paced cop book with good plot and believable characters. Lots of police info. I'll read more from this author! "

    — Steve, 9/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a Shane Scully novel; the eighth that Stephen J. Cannell has written. It was a gripping story of corruption in a police force and the dangerous task of going undercover among those who are sworn to protect. "

    — Bea, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Kind of like watching Law and Order- entertaining without having to think. "

    — Danelle, 2/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Okay, I knew from the start that Shane Scully was undercover because there was no other way to explain his alleged actions....especially given his relationships in the previous book. Still, I enjoyed the book and look forward to more Shane. "

    — Lorraine, 2/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The first Shane Scully I've read. Great characters. The first two pages of this book are mesmerizing. One of the best intros I've read. Long live Mr. Cannell... "

    — Jonathan, 1/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " So far as I recall, this is the 1st Stephen Cannell I've read. Lots of action; fast-evolving plot; cops & chases & corruption. O my.Ain't by any means great, but goes down like junk food, when one wants **something** to read in bed. "

    — Phil, 1/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was ok. A good narrator. A plausible police thriller. Shane Scully goes undercover to expose a corrupt police department. "

    — Sandra, 6/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A very quick escapist read. Shane Scully is booted off the LAPD and his wife Alexa is divorcing him because of an affair with a starlet and his son Chooch isn't speaking too him. The only job he can find is with the Haven Park PD which is corrupt and will take any bad cop. "

    — Vickie, 5/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Audio book read by Scott Brick...good mystery...good read/listen. "

    — Laurie, 3/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book - it is a light read containing the same protagonist as in many of Cannell's other books. If you're looking to learn more about police procedures, this is for you. "

    — Heather, 1/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " ok. Scully series. he really gets in deep trouble going bad or going undercover? fast paced lots of action. "

    — Ruth, 12/13/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great thrill ride using police corruption as a backdrop... "

    — Simon, 12/9/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Trying out some audiobooks to add some variety.... "

    — Clint, 11/15/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very interesting read, lots of action "

    — Sandy, 9/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Makes me think I have nooooo problems. "

    — Vicki, 9/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Go undercover with Shane Scully into a very corrupt police force. An exciting, on the edge of your seat story. All ends well. "

    — Olean, 8/24/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A very easy read. More for fans of Shane Scully than first time readers of series. "

    — Todd, 8/17/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Through the whole book, I knew Shane would survive the many close calls he faced. The fun was in seeing just how he would get out of the tough spots. Very exciting stuff! "

    — Bettyb, 7/15/2009

About Stephen J. Cannell

Stephen J. Cannell (1941–2010) was the author of the New York Times bestselling Shane Scully books, including The Prostitute’s BallThe Pallbearers, and Three Shirt Deal. He was also an Emmy Award–winning television writer and producer, and in his thirty-five-year career, he created or cocreated more than forty television series. He was a third-generation Californian and resided in the Pasadena area with his wife, Marcia, and their children.

About Scott Brick

Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.