Rizzo's Daughter
Praise forRizzo’s Fire“He knows the pitfalls of police work, and his account is both procedural and compelling, never forgetting the psychological toll that comes with the crimes. . . . The grit of South Brooklyn is still under Manfredo’s fingernails.”---New YorkDaily News“Brooklyn criminal justice veteran Lou Manfredo sticks to his guns in this follow-up toRizzo’s War.”---The Star-Ledger(New Jersey)“Gripping . . . Bar none, Joe Rizzo is the most authentic cop in contemporary crime fiction.”---Kirkus Reviews(starred review, One of the Best Mysteries of 2011)Praise forRizzo’s War“Lou Manfredo gets it . . . This is good police work as it actually occurs . . . sometimes good police work is nearly enough.”---David Simon, creator ofThe Wire“Manfredo shows us the nitty-gritty of police work. . . . It’s a realistic portrait . . . a solid debut.”---The Washington Post“Comparable to the late Ed McBain’s brilliant 87th Precinct procedurals . . . Manfredo’s novel resonates with authenticity.”---South Florida Sun-Sentinel