Secrets of the Shield

Experience the untold stories of law enforcement from an insider's perspective

Step into the shadows of Los Angeles County, where reality twists into nightmare and truth becomes stranger than fiction. Drawing from decades of police investigative experience, we pull back the curtain on cases that will make you question everything you thought you knew about human nature.

These aren’t just stories – they’re mirrors reflecting the darkest corners of society. You’ll find yourself holding your breath, white-knuckled, as each chapter drags you deeper into a world where monsters wear familiar faces and predators lurk in plain sight. From remorseless serial killers to ruthless cartels, from savage street violence to psychotic predators concealed behind respectability – this is the underbelly of society that feeds on innocence.

Experience firsthand the heart-stopping moments when time freezes and the soul-crushing weight of impossible decisions become reality. Witness the psychological warfare that plays out in urban combat zones, where organized crime infiltrates legitimate business and human trafficking networks operate in plain sight. Each case file reveals another layer of darkness, another twist in the labyrinth of human depravity.

Through these pages, you’ll learn to recognize the warning signs: predatory behavior patterns, criminal methodology, psychological manipulation tactics, and the signatures of organized crime. Understanding victim psychology becomes as crucial as unraveling criminal mindsets. Witness reliability takes on new meaning when trauma clouds memory and fear silences truth.

Warning: These accounts aren’t for the faint of heart. Once you turn the first page, you’ll be drawn into a world where reality blends with nightmare, and each chapter pulls you deeper into the shadowed streets of Los Angeles County. The adrenaline rush of pure, unfiltered reality waits in every chapter, calling you deeper into darkness where innocence and evil dance a deadly waltz.

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SECRETS OF THE SHIELD

Author Name

Dennis M. Currie

Strap in and buckle up. Los Angeles County’s criminal underworld will make you question everything you thought was real. Each heart-palpitating event drags you deeper into darkness, and you’ll find yourself holding your breath, white-knuckled, unable to look away.

Remember to breathe.

These aren’t just stories – they’re mirrors. You’ll see yourself in these pages, fighting raw emotions, choking back tears, riding waves of adrenaline through a landscape where monsters wear familiar faces. From remorseless serial killers to ruthless cartels, from savage street riots to psychotic predators lurking in plain sight – this is the underbelly of society that feeds on innocence.

Warning: Once you turn the first page, you’ll be an addict. Your next fix of pure adrenaline waits in every chapter, calling you deeper into the shadowed streets of Los Angeles County, where reality blends into a nightmare.

Paperback:

$14.99 

Hardcover:

$24.99

E-Book:

$9.99 

Pages:

430

Publisher:

A Currie Confidential LLC Publication

ISBN:
Release Date:

March 17, 2025

Reviews from Advanced Review
Readers

A pulse-pounding descent into law enforcement's darkest corners. This raw, unflinching account peels back layers of procedural glamour to expose the psychological toll of justice. The author's insider perspective crafts a haunting tapestry of split-second decisions and their eternal consequences. Not since Joseph Wambaugh has anyone captured the true cost of wearing the badge with such devastating clarity.

Marcus C.

Brutally honest and profoundly disturbing. This isn't just another cop memoir – it's a psychological thriller wrapped in cold, hard reality. The author's vivid storytelling drags readers through LA County's shadows, where each chapter hits like a punch to the gut. Warning: This book will change how you see law enforcement forever.

Sara P.

Part confession, part cautionary tale, wholly mesmerizing. The author's unique voice captures both the adrenaline of the streets and the quiet demons that haunt long after the shift ends. This gritty masterpiece deserves a place alongside the greatest true crime narratives of our time. A must-read for anyone seeking to understand the real price of justice.

Detective George S. (Ret.)

An adrenaline-soaked journey through LA's criminal underworld that reads like fiction but hits with the force of truth. The author's unflinching examination of law enforcement's psychological battlefield will leave readers breathless. This isn't just a book – it's a one-way ticket into the abyss of human nature. Clear your schedule; once you start, you won't be able to look away.

Carmen T.

About Author

Dennis M. Currie brings four decades of investigative expertise to the page, drawing from twenty-eight years in law enforcement where he retired as a sergeant in investigations. His career confronting society’s darkest elements, combined with his current role as owner of his private investigations firm of fourteen years, provides the foundation for his spine-chilling crime thrillers. Each novel pulses with the raw authenticity that only a veteran investigator could capture, transforming real-world experience into heart-stopping narratives. Through his writing, Currie invites readers into the shadowed world where he spent a career hunting monsters and seeking justice.

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Topics include investigative techniques, true crime cases, the writing process, and the transition from law enforcement to authorship.

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