When Sergeant Brian O''Malley''s prostitute lover pushes him from a window, his friends in the police cover up the details and give him a hero''s funeral.

His eldest son is encouraged to join the boys in the force, but as he rises through the ranks he realises that all favours must be repaid, whatever the repercussions . . .

''Rough and tough and authentic''

New York Times

''This riveting blockbuster has everything''

Publishers Weekly