The Boss' Boys

"The Boss' Boys" is a thrilling murder mystery involving an LAPD detective and three specialized detective units working directly for the chief of police. As they work together to solve the case, they face a chilling question – was the detective killed by one of his own? The politics, media involvement, and a Federal law enforcement agency creates hurdles for the investigation. Will justice be achieved?

"The Boss' Boys" is a thrilling murder mystery involving an LAPD detective and three specialized detective units working directly for the chief of police. As they work together to solve the case, they face a chilling question – was the detective killed by one of his own? The politics, media involvement, and a Federal law enforcement agency creates hurdles for the investigation. Will justice be achieved? Authors Ron Karlson and Tom Lorenzen masterfully implement their firsthand experiences in law enforcement and active military duty to construct this compelling true crime thriller. Their knowledge and understanding of the complexities of murder investigations contribute to their ability to bring each character and setting to life. This is a must-read for fans of mystery and crime, and it will certainly keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate through the fog of an incredibly complex crime.

After serving 4 years of active duty in the Marine Corps, Ron Karlson joined the Los Angeles Police Department. For the next 28 ½ years he held several different assignments, but he became fixated on the role of detective. He primarily worked as a homicide detective and started in South-Central Los Angeles, and he eventually retired as a detective supervisor from Robbery-Homicide Division, (RHD). As a result of his assignment within RHD he became recognized as a court expert in Officer-Involved Shooting investigations and taught OIS investigative procedures for the International Associations of Chiefs of Police and The State of California Department of Justice. His teaching also included crime scene investigation at Fullerton College. Prior to his retirement he was involved in helping develop a major case management system and serial murder tracking system. He is a certified State of California crime and intelligence analyst. Ron currently resides in Anthem, Arizona, with his wife Darlene, a retired registered nurse.