The truth is, many books on the NYPD, and its notable members, such as Lieutenant Giuseppe Petrosino, are replete with misinformation, passed on by generations of authors who repeated unverified tales until they became fact. The truth is, many books on the NYPD, and its notable members, such as Lieutenant Giuseppe Petrosino, Having served with the NYPD for twenty years, and being a student of its rich history, I approached this book with a certain measure of skepticism. Having served with the NYPD for twenty years, and being a student of its rich history, I approached this book with a certain measure of skepticism. moreġ of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars To stay up to date with the latest information visit my website at: and follow me on Facebook. He is the author of numerous police procedural novels, focused on the NYPD, as well as a number of non-fiction works. When he is not reading or writing he can be found engaging in his other passion, collecting and researching police and WWII military memorabilia. He has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, something that he draws from in his writing.

In 2005 he retired as a sergeant from the NYPD after twenty years of service. Nelson was born and raised in New York City and graduated from the State University of New York.

Perfect Pawn by Andrew G. Nelson