This book revealed a fascinating history of sanitation and trash removal in NYC to which I was completely unaware. A truly gripping true story about an NYPD detective. I appreciated how the conversations were transcribed from the tape recordings in the case (unless otherwise noted). It made the story, for how unbelievable it is, feel unembellished. It didn't feel like a cash grab either. The author's voice felt authentic, focused on retelling the events and the mindset he fell into while undercover, rather than sensationalizing the story.

It was a quick read for me - a mad dash to finish the book before the end of summer. On numerous occasions, I found myself reaching for the book to knock out another chapter or two rather than mindlessly scrolling on my phone. How can I ask for much more than that?