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- ASIN Kindle: B0BX4S3KQ2
- ISBN Paperback: 979-8-3792-7441-2
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Martelli, NYPD
Beginning in 2010, and for five years thereafter, the author penned several books, six to be exact, which are referred to as the Detective Louis “Lou” Martelli, NYPD, mystery/thriller series. They feature, as the protagonist, a
veteran of the first Iraqi War who lost a leg when the Black Hawk helicopter on which he was the crew chief was shot down during the assault on that nation’s capital. Under a special dispensation given to him by the mayor of New York
City, and because his father had been a former street cop, Martelli was allowed to “sit” the exam for detective, which he passed.
We first encounter him as a homicide detective investigating the horrific death of a Wall Street analyst, whose severed head is found spiked to the Wall Street Bull in New York’s Financial District. Other books in the series explore homicides tied to the financial collapse of 2008, corruption in New York 
City, real-life vampire cults, teen suicide, New York political corruption, and a New York mob’s efforts to take over the trash hauling and recycling business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania . . . all stories based on real-life, so much so that some readers have difficulty separating fact from fiction!
This volume includes a heady mixture of 23 stories and flash fiction tales, along with an introduction to the six novels. Consider it a "Martelli Sampler", and like a box of chocolates, you never know what burst of flavor awaits you next. Enjoy the ride! But be warned, you may not be able to stop yourself from continuing through the other books.
Martelli, NYPD is gratefully dedicated to the Middletown Township Police Department, Langhorne, Pennsylvania.
Featured Review
"All those who love short stories about crimes, investigations, and policing will appreciate Martelli, NYPD: A Collection of Excerpts from the Detective Louis Lou Martelli, NYPD, Mystery/Thriller Series by Theodore Jerome Cohen. This is the seventh volume of the series that collects stories dedicated to Detective Louis Martelli, a veteran of the first Iraqi War who later became a homicide detective. [Martelli stories are sprinkled throughout Cohen's series of Mementos anthologies.] In this collection, readers will find twenty-three great stories, starting with the investigation of the murder of a man killed while carving pumpkins and ending with a sad Christmas story. Moreover, besides the short stories, readers will find two short screenplays (The City Below and Black Hawk Down) starring our detective.
"Although I have read many books written by Theodore Jerome Cohen and was already familiar with Detective Louis Martelli from some stories included in the other series, I must confess that I did not know a series of novels dedicated to this character existed. When I discovered Martelli, NYPD, I was thrilled and could not wait to read it because I knew it would be a great book. I really enjoyed it, both for the originality of the stories Cohen tells (my favorite is Last Rites for the incredible things that happened to the corpse) and because I was surprised to find different genres in the same collection. The inclusion of the screenplays was a great choice because it adds variety, and I consider them valuable breaks from other stories. I recommend Martelli, NYPD to any reader who enjoys mystery stories and is looking for a book that will not disappoint them."
Praise for Theodore Jerome Cohen's Writing Style
"A signature style that weaves fact with fiction." ~ Mark Mitchell, former editorial page writer for the Wall Street Journal"Prolific!" ~ Gary Sorkin for Pacific Book Review
"A unique, creative imagination." ~ Richard Blake for Readers Views
"Evokes a deep connection with the characters." ~ Faridah Nassozi for Readers' Favorite
"Smart, mature characters." ~ Krista Schnee for Hollywood Book Review
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