The D.A.'s Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of true crime and legal non-fiction, The D.A.'s Man chronicles the real-life exploits of Harold Danforth, a seasoned investigator who worked undercover for the New York County District Attorney's office during the mid-twentieth century. Co-written with journalist James D. Horan, the narrative uncovers the dangerous and morally complex world of organized crime, corruption, and vice that thrived beneath the surface of New York City. With the propulsive energy of a thriller and the authenticity of a firsthand account, it details Danforth's harrowing assignments infiltrating criminal networks, gambling rings, and corrupt officials who operated with near impunity. The tone is gritty and unflinching, presenting the reader with an insider's view of how justice was pursued — and sometimes compromised — in the shadows of the city's legal system. A compelling document of its era, it stands as a vivid testament to the perilous work of those who fought crime from within its ranks.
Author: Harold R. Danforth & James D. Horan
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Victor Gollancz Ltd
Genre: True crime
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of true crime and legal non-fiction, The D.A.'s Man chronicles the real-life exploits of Harold Danforth, a seasoned investigator who worked undercover for the New York County District Attorney's office during the mid-twentieth century. Co-written with journalist James D. Horan, the narrative uncovers the dangerous and morally complex world of organized crime, corruption, and vice that thrived beneath the surface of New York City. With the propulsive energy of a thriller and the authenticity of a firsthand account, it details Danforth's harrowing assignments infiltrating criminal networks, gambling rings, and corrupt officials who operated with near impunity. The tone is gritty and unflinching, presenting the reader with an insider's view of how justice was pursued — and sometimes compromised — in the shadows of the city's legal system. A compelling document of its era, it stands as a vivid testament to the perilous work of those who fought crime from within its ranks.