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That...did not feel good!

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No One Skates

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The Earnest Mr. Hemingway

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A Serial Dope-Buying Procedural, Part 1

The informant surfaces One more in our series of chapters that didn't make THE NIGHT POLICE final cut. This may have been round filed,...

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Dirty John - Before His Love Affair Went Wrong

The Night Police and Dirty John - Love Gone Wrong

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The Night Police Locker Room; Episode 1: Merriment and Mirth

Conversations of a personal nature! The locker room in any police department holds many secrets and even a few dreams. In it you'll come...

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What The Night Police Ain't

They aren't afraid to step into the fray. For the most part, they look for opportunities to take it to the miscreant of the moment.

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If They'd Mentioned This In The Beginning...

Breaking News: Killer Nashville Magazine featured this blog post this morning! Thank you Clay Stafford and staff. It's an honor to be...

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Special Dispatch; Oct 9, 2024 at 9pm: Hurricane Milton – A Unique Perspective

Evacuees Find Comfort in Warm, Supportive Social Connections As I sit here, waiting out Hurricane Milton in almost the exact same spot I...

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Are You Ready for Michael Connelly's Next Thrilling Crime Novel?

Get the Inside Scoop on this Page-Turner! Release Date: October 15, 2024 Series: Renée Ballard and Harry Bosch Novel Main Characters:...

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We're Back and Better Than Ever!

Hello, thriller fans! Chris Berg and Paul James Smith here, and we're excited to announce that we're back in the game with a fresh new...

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The Night Police: Top Ten List

Support The Men and Women in Law Enforcement TODAY It's clear that the life of a law enforcement officer is a challenging journey filled...

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Killer Nashville: Elbow Patches

Early on, Paul and I hoped some day we'd be worthy of the elbow patches we fantasized successful authors always donned. We dreamed of...

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THE BLEEDING named a 2022 Killer Nashville Claymore Award Finalist!!

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Police Officers, EMTs, and Fire Service

There is a unique bond between law enforcement and emergency responders. Serving the public and working together on emergency calls, the...

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A "Stat's a Stat," LA's Tough Streets Come to Life

Danny R. Smith, Retired L.A. Sheriff's Homicide Detective & Award-Winning Author of the Dickie Floyd Detective Novels, Series shares one...

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Dope Deals Have Consequences, Part 3

When the shit hits the fan One more in our series of chapters that didn't make THE NIGHT POLICE final cut. This may have been round...

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The Dope Deal Comes Together, Part 2

A lot of balls in the air One more in our series of chapters that didn't make THE NIGHT POLICE final cut. This may have been round filed,...

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The Temple of 'Q

The Night Police Locker Room; Episode 2: Both Paul and I are aficionados of not just BBQ and smoked foods, but even more importantly, the...

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Business at The Bent Fox

Cutting Room Excerpts #4 One more in our series of chapters that didn't make THE NIGHT POLICE final cut. This may have been round filed,...

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"Me and my BIG mouth!"

Cutting Room Excerpts #3 Yet another in our series of chapters that didn't make THE NIGHT POLICE final cut. This may have been round...

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That...did not feel good!

Cutting Room Excerpts #2 Another in our series of chapters that didn't make THE NIGHT POLICE final cut. This may have been round filed,...

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The Cutting Room

Undercover Brothers Paul and I want to share some of The Night Police that found the cutting room floor as we built the book. We’ve had...

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CHRIS BERG &
PAUL JAMES SMITH

THE HOT SHEET
Crime Thrillers, Insights, & Lies

THE HOT SHEET Crime Thrillers, Insights, & Lies

THE HOT SHEET
Crime Thrillers, Insights, & Lies