Available free here.
I’ve read it, and it’s really good.
These days, law enforcement at all levels — from the local cop shop to obscure federal agencies — uses snitches to trap ordinary people. Snitches tell lies that send their friends to jail. Paid agents provocateurs talk or trick otherwise harmless people into committing crimes. In many places, Snitch culture has virtually replaced real investigation of real crimes.
Don’t think you’re exempt if you’re a “law-abiding citizen.” The most trusting, naive, innocent people often make the easiest targets for these weaselly, lying, opportunistic vermin. Snitches specialize in targeting the vulnerable.
Thanks, Joel — and for putting an image and link to the book on your sidebar, too. Just noticed that. Really appreciate you helping spread the word. Now I just hope people read and be aware.
I guess I’m safe, then. Before joining the Navy at 23, I saw the inside of several jails a year; low-grade stuff, Public Drunkenness, Disturbing the peace, etc. There was a federal charge (25-to-life) of which I was acquitted, & a long-sentence state charge that ended the same (thanks, God). Went more-or-less legal after the USN, but I still think the old way at times. Innocent, I haven’t been for some time. No thinking man gets to 47 without being a suspicious bastard.
Thanks for the link – it does appear to be a good read. And thank you Claire for making this available to us.