Head Count

Publisher Marketing: Deputy Sheriff O'Toole, like so many in law enforcement, wants to make a positive difference. It's a hard desire to fulfill when constantly dealing with crime, thuggery and misconceptions of what law enforcement is really about. The law abiding citizen can't understand why the "cops" aren't out catching murderers instead of pulling them over for going over the speed limit. That citizen doesn't see the day to day carnage resulting from "simple" traffic violations. Deputy O'Toole does and sometimes it's hard to swallow. Walk and ride with Deputy O'Toole as he assists those in trouble. Pray with his family as they await the doctor's verdict on whether Deputy O'Toole will live or die. Walk with him through the halls and dayrooms of the county detention center as he quells fights, searches for weapons and faces his own fears while going up against some of the worst of the worst who have nothing to lose. Sit with him in court as he sees the results of his and other law enforcement personal's arrests and judgments. See what he sees as Deputy O'Toole witnesses the violent, bizarre and sociopathic in society. Laugh with him during the few times when humans exhibit strange and often humorous behavior. Love with Deputy O'Toole as he meets the woman that God intended for him. You'll laugh with him, cry with him and feel his fear. More importantly, maybe, just maybe, when you've finished reading this book, you'll understand or at least appreciate those who place themselves in harms way every day so that the rest of us can feel safe. Maybe you will go up to a policemen or deputy and say "Thank you for your service."