A collection of dramatic tales culled from the author's twenty-year career as a police officer includes his observations of fellow officers, his struggles with depression, and the numerous cases that shaped his moral perceptions.

Johnny's last day -- Sunday mourning -- 405 -- Graveyard -- Juvenile -- Dead man talking -- Shadow of the executioner -- The journey -- Her name was Jackie -- The ultimate Ninja warrior -- The man of the house -- Domestic -- Honor thy mother -- My child -- The honor student -- Death dance -- The 3:00 a.m. phone call -- Willy -- The messenger.