Rizzo’s War
Rizzo’s War by Lou Manfredo is a first edition novel published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on January 4, 2011. This 304-page work is presented in English and offers an authentic glimpse into the world of crime and policing in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The story follows rookie detective Mike McQueen as he partners with seasoned NYPD veteran Joe Rizzo, who is nearing retirement. Together, they navigate various cases, including the complex situation involving a runaway daughter of a city councilman, revealing the intricacies of their roles and the moral ambiguities they face.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the dynamics between the experienced Rizzo and the ambitious McQueen, highlighting the challenges of adapting to a new environment. The book explores themes of crime and police procedural elements, providing insight into the realities of urban life and law enforcement. Through their partnership, the characters confront not only the cases at hand but also the philosophical notion that in their line of work, “there’s no wrong, there’s no right, there just is.” Rizzo’s War presents a fresh voice in crime fiction, capturing the essence of everyday life in a bustling city.
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Rizzo’s War, Lou Manfredo’s stunningly authentic debut, partners a rookie detective with a seasoned veteran on his way to retirement in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
“There’s no wrong, there’s no right, there just is.” This is the refrain of Joe Rizzo, a decadelong veteran of the NYPD, as he passes on the knowledge of his many years of experience to his ambitious new partner, Mike McQueen. McQueen is fresh from Manhattan, and Bensonhurst might as well be the moon for how different it is. They work on several cases, some big, some small, but when they’re given the delicate task of finding and returning the runaway daughter of a city councilman, who may or may not be more interested in something his daughter has taken with her than in her safety, the situation is much more complex.
By the end of Rizzo and McQueen’s year together, however, McQueen is not surprised to discover that even in those more complicated cases, Rizzo is still right—there’s no wrong, there’s no right, there just is.
Rizzo’s War introduces us to a wonderful new voice in crime fiction that rings with authenticity, is full of personality, and taut with the suspense of real, everyday life in the big city.
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