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Editorial Review For Rancid
Badges
Derrick Nash is a beat cop who should be chasing down small-time crime, not
sitting in a jail cell accused of stealing drugs and money from evidence. From
there the story spirals into gunfire, ambushes, and a trail of corruption that
leads him deeper into the Atlanta police force than he ever imagined. Nash
teams up with Kristi Jackson, whose husband was murdered under suspicious
circumstances. Together, they piece through setups, dirty officers, and missing
evidence while trying to survive in a city where the badge is not always what
it seems.
The book works well because it keeps the action moving without letting up.
The dialogue feels sharp and pushes the plot forward. Scenes are written in a
way that makes it easy to picture the danger, the city streets, and the tense
confrontations. Nash’s push-and-pull between loyalty to the force and mistrust
of those around him gives the story weight. The steady balance of chase scenes,
shootouts, and quiet investigations keeps it from dragging.
As a crime thriller, Rancid Badges sits right in
line with modern police dramas where corruption runs deep and justice is murky.
Readers who enjoy urban grit mixed with personal stakes will find familiar
ground here. The book also follows the trend of questioning the system rather
than blindly defending it. The title itself is a cheeky nod to the rot
underneath the shine.
Fans of fast-paced cop stories will like this one. It will appeal to readers
who want action that starts in the first chapter and rarely slows down. If you
like crime shows where the cops might be worse than the criminals, this will be
your type of read.
My take? Rancid Badges doesn’t bother
easing you into the story. It throws you in, cuffs you to the seat, and then
shoots out the tires. That’s the kind of commitment I can get behind. This book
earns a strong recommendation for crime and thriller fans.