Part 2 of the serial documents the journey of a young man through the New Orleans Police Department's academy and through his first few years and assignments. There are some surprises in store...

This is the 3rd collection of short stories recounting the author's adventures as a member of the New Orleans Police Department. There are a few more stories thrown in to give the book a bit of variety. Humor is a very necessary component of police work and is inescapable in any genuine tales of police adventures. "Man's Best Friend" is the follow-up volume to "Growing up in Blue" and ..".from the bottom of my City."

Part 3 of a retired New Orleans Police Department sergeant. It relates true crime, internal politics and personal impressions of patrolling the streets of the Big Easy.

...from the bottom of my City is a collection of short stories that recalls a young mans growth from naive rookie to seasoned veteran, with a few other recollections thrown in to balance the impression the collection offers. Being a cop unavoidably involves politics which often distracts one from accomplishing his mission. Frustration an Laughter go hand-in-hand in the humid, nitty-gritty streets of the magical City that is New Orleans..."

This is part 4 of a serial novel. Parts 1-3 carried our hero from high school through the police academy and ultimately sees him promoted to the rank of sergeant. In this episode, the protaganist is faced with many obstacles, both in uniform and while off duty. There's a reason this installment is sub-titled "The Hardest Part," after all...