- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: AuthorHouse (27 July 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1456788485
- ISBN-13: 978-1456788483
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,301,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Product Description
This is the story of the daily life of a police officer on the beat in a rural market town on the North West coast of England. Police Constable Tom Springfield is a family man who voluntarily transfers from a busy industrial town to the rural police force of Denby. Unlike in the big town he realises that he will no longer be a faceless number, but a familiar figure to the locals in the town, something he welcomes heartily. He quickly learns to adjust as his daily duties include dealing with the drunks, thieves, death and dragons.... The stories in the book are all based on true life and death incidents experienced by the author during his time on the beat. All identities have been sufficiently changed in order to protect the guilty, as well as the innocent. Winston Manton is a pen name.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed reading all about Tom, the stories he told of his every day life on the beat had me laughing so much,(the dragon)I could not stop laughing,it gave a real insight into what the police do everyday,the funny side but also the sad side. Sometimes as you are reading you can picture yourself there.A book that once you start reading you can not put down. Would recommend.
Format:Paperback
The story is a fascinating memoir of thoroughly warm-hearted Tom, a local 'bobby on the beat' based in the North-west during the 70s. It was most enjoyable and a very easy read. Written with plenty of humour, focussing on a range of interesting characters and incidents. It often got me laughing out loud! It also reminded me of how the local communities were so well served in those days - and its not so long ago! Can't wait till there's a follow-up and maybe a film series?
Format:Paperback
Well what can I say? This book was surprisingly good and was left wide open for a follow on which I can't wait to read.
I found the characters believable and funny, I wanted to carry on reading more!
Some of the stories were hilarious and it gave a real insight into the working life and home life of a copper!
If I had one criticism it would be that I would have like to have heard more about Tom's family and the impact his job had on them.
Brilliant read, would recommend to anyone.
I found the characters believable and funny, I wanted to carry on reading more!
Some of the stories were hilarious and it gave a real insight into the working life and home life of a copper!
If I had one criticism it would be that I would have like to have heard more about Tom's family and the impact his job had on them.
Brilliant read, would recommend to anyone.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Good read
Thoroughly enjoyable read. Very amusing in parts and well written so you can actually picture the scenes as described. Kept me entertained and well worth the price. Read more
Published 4 months ago by trish
wonderful insight into local police life
A great read - lots of short stories told by someone who obviously loved his job. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad but a great chance to learn about the daily challenges of those on... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Michelle A. Samwell
A great read, interesting to see things through the eyes of a local...
I really enjoyed this book! It was really interesting to hear all of the short stories and live in the boots of a real live bobby! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gavlar
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