Middle of NowhereMiddle of Nowhere
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As he confronts an unofficial strike by the officers of the Seattle Police Force, Detective Lou Boldt investigates a string of robberies and the brutal near-murder of a female cop, only to discover that these crimes may be linked to the strike and that his own life is now in danger
As the confronts an unofficial strike by the officers of the Seattle Police Force, Detective Lou Boldt, with the help of police psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, investigates a string of robberies and the brutal near-murder of a female cop, only to discover that these crimes may be linked to the strike and that his own life is now in danger. 125,000 first printing. $300,000 ad/promo.
The "Blue Flu" has struck the Seattle Police Force and a majority of the officers are on an unofficial strike. Overworked and understaffed, Detective Lou Boldt is committed to remaining on the job no matter what. But when a string of robberies and the brutal near-murder of a female cop descend on the city, the pressure of being a nearly one-man operation threatens Boldt's psyche and his marriage. With the help of police psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make slow progress cracking the case, and their work leads them to a Denver convict and his brother, a hardened criminal with a record. As things spin out of control, Boldt's worst fears are confirmed when he refuses to drop the investigation, and it's clear his life is in danger because of it. Boldt and Daphne come to realize that the robberies, assaults, and strike are somehow all connected.
As the confronts an unofficial strike by the officers of the Seattle Police Force, Detective Lou Boldt, with the help of police psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, investigates a string of robberies and the brutal near-murder of a female cop, only to discover that these crimes may be linked to the strike and that his own life is now in danger. 125,000 first printing. $300,000 ad/promo.
The "Blue Flu" has struck the Seattle Police Force and a majority of the officers are on an unofficial strike. Overworked and understaffed, Detective Lou Boldt is committed to remaining on the job no matter what. But when a string of robberies and the brutal near-murder of a female cop descend on the city, the pressure of being a nearly one-man operation threatens Boldt's psyche and his marriage. With the help of police psychologist Daphne Matthews and Sergeant John LaMoia, Boldt is able to make slow progress cracking the case, and their work leads them to a Denver convict and his brother, a hardened criminal with a record. As things spin out of control, Boldt's worst fears are confirmed when he refuses to drop the investigation, and it's clear his life is in danger because of it. Boldt and Daphne come to realize that the robberies, assaults, and strike are somehow all connected.
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