Meet the Author Night at the Huntington Book Revue, April 27 at 8PM

Author and veteran police supervisor, Joseph L. Giacalone, discusses his book, Writing Crime New York Style.

(PRWEB) April 6, 2004 --Forget what you learned on television. Your about to hit the gritty streets of the most exciting city in the world. Enter the world of Writing Crime New York Style, by Joseph L. Giacalone, veteran police supervisor and published author.

Bring your Mystery tale or True Crime drama to life with police Acronyms. Delve into Appendix E, where youll find over 150 unique police acronyms which are used every day.

Writing Crime New York Style concentrates solely on New York City and its Police, known as The Finest." Inside these covers youll learn how real NYC cops talk, how they work, where they work and what they do everyday to keep New York and New Yorkers safe. These soldiers in blue are the real-life superheroes who keep Gotham City" safe. Did you know that the term cop" originated in NYC? It referred to New York City police who used to wear copper badges!

Enter the world of Writing Crime New York Style, and youll stare down the barrel of a gun, experience the adrenaline rush and split second decision-making that real police officers face every day. Dare to ride shotgun with me? Then strap on your bullet resistant vest and I will take you on a tour of the greatest show on Earth!