THE BLACK AND THE BLUE A Cop Reveals the Crimes, Racism, and Injustice in Americas Law Enforcement

In a clear voice with just a light rasp, author Matthew Horace narrates his exploration of America's criminal justice system through the eyes of officers of color. Through interviews and reflections on his own 20 years of service, Horace reveals a fascinating world that has long been left out of discussions of race and criminal justice in the U.S. His complex analysis of race and how it directly impacts officers of color, along with what they see when the criminal justice system engages with other people of color, is handled masterfully in Horace's narration. His words come through as sincere and balanced, concerned and empathic through his judicious use of timing, emphasis, and a tone that walks the fine line between emotional release and constraint. L.E. © AudioFile 2018, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2018]