Motorcycle Officers of Eastern Washington
and Revelant Crime Stories
by Tony Bamonte and Jack Pearson
and Revelant Crime Stories
by Tony Bamonte and Jack Pearson
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The only known book of its
kind in the nation. Perfect for those interested in motorcycles, true crime, and human-interest stories. Hardcover (8.5" x 11"), smyth sewn, 656 pages, 777 photos and other illustrations, and index, Published July 2018 ISBN: 978-0-9821529-7-3 |
$45.99 plus handling
Washington State residents pay 9%
sales tax |
Eastern Washington has been served by motorcycle officers since 1910. This book is filled with true crime stories, some tragic and others among the most heinous crimes ever committed in Washington State. A common thread in the investigations of these crimes was the involvement of officers who, at some point in their careers, “rode motor” for either the Spokane Police Department, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, or the Washington State Patrol. Their service and dedication is clearly evident in the recounting of the crimes and the firsthand accounts of how they were solved.
Among the stories is a recap of the nation’s oldest active murder case (accompanied by photographs, some previously unpublished) solved by author Tony Bamonte in 1989 and from which the bestselling book Breaking Blue by Timothy Egan was written. This book also offers firsthand glimpses into the personal lives and backgrounds of these men who chose to ride motorcycles for a living. Some of the motorcycle instructors and seasoned “motor bulls” even offered valuable safety tips.
Both authors rode motor for the Spokane Police Department (during the late 1960s to early 1980s) and found it to be a memorable and stimulating police experience.
Among the stories is a recap of the nation’s oldest active murder case (accompanied by photographs, some previously unpublished) solved by author Tony Bamonte in 1989 and from which the bestselling book Breaking Blue by Timothy Egan was written. This book also offers firsthand glimpses into the personal lives and backgrounds of these men who chose to ride motorcycles for a living. Some of the motorcycle instructors and seasoned “motor bulls” even offered valuable safety tips.
Both authors rode motor for the Spokane Police Department (during the late 1960s to early 1980s) and found it to be a memorable and stimulating police experience.