Debra Dixon - When You're the Only Cop in Town

When You're the Only Cop in Town (2002)
--a writer's guide to small town law enforcement
Written with Jack Berry
ISBN: 0-9654371-5-9
$18.95

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An indispensable guide to facts, procedures, and the how-to's of small town law enforcement from Debra Dixon, a writer you know and trust to deliver the "goods." Jack has over 30 years in law enforcement, the last 17 as Chief in a small town. He also happens to be Debra's dad. Crack the covers of this book and enjoy a writer's feast of the funny, the odd, and the mundane. Find out what you need to know and what it's really like on the mean streets of Smallville, U.S.A.

"Not only a great resource, but a great read. I wish I'd had this book when I started writing. Highly recommended." -- Jenny Crusie, New York Times bestselling author

"Debra Dixon delivers again! Facts, details, perspective, the life of the small town cop. It's all here--everything the suspense and mystery writer needs." -- Deborah Smith, New York Times bestselling author

"When You're the Only Cop in Town is my new Bible! An indispensable reference--no writer should be without it! Don't even start your small town crime story without this comprehensive guide!" -- Maggie Shayne, New York Times bestselling author

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