The Onion Field

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Summary: Outstanding storytelling; gripping, frightening, a winner.
Review: This is the true story of the abduction of two police officers in Bakersfield California in 1963, and of the murder of one of the officers in a nearby field of onions. The by-the-book coverage of the investigation is dovetailed with observances of the psychological breakdown of the surviving partner. If you have read "In Cold Blood," then you should read this as well. A classic police story, written with honesty, reality, and incredible style.

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Summary: A Good Novel and a Thriller in the style of Truman Capote
Review: This work was pretty good and similar to the "In Cold Blood" work by Truman Capote. The characters are well sketched.

Rating:
Summary: A Good Novel and a Thriller in the style of Truman Capote
Review: This work was pretty good and similar to the "In Cold Blood" work by Truman Capote. The characters are well sketched.

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Summary: Best he ever wrote, & one of the best true crime books ever.
Review: Wambaugh is one of the greatest and most frustrating writers in America. This book, his first, is absolutely terrific. His later books have steadily gone down hill as he clearly has decided to exchange quantity for quality. Choir Boys also is pretty good, but most of the rest are in the Danielle Steel trash category. Read this one for sure