INDIANAPOLIS, June 2, 2009 — Few people are familiar with the seedy underbelly of America’s prison systems, but Roger R. Ryan, author of “The Whistleblower’s Shield” (published by AuthorHouse), knows this world all too well. In a book based on actual events, Ryan takes readers on a journey of political corruption that will both shock and thrill.
“The Whistleblower’s Shield” focuses on the life of Captain Ryan, a hard-nosed, no-nonsense officer working in the Los Angeles Department of Corrections. Ryan uncovers criminal corruption flourishing in the department - not only among the prisoners, but the officers and high-ranking officials as well. Violence, bribery, racism and other sordid, unethical activities run rampant - and the officers make sure that anyone looking to report these misdeeds is taken down.
In stark contrast to the harsh realities of the correctional system Ryan works in, we learn about his life as a husband and father to young triplets. Reconciling the sweet and tender side of his personal life with the unforgiving and often frightening world of the LA prison system creates tension and drama at every turn. Ryan finds himself torn between turning a blind eye to the scandal and crime he encounters at work in order to survive, and taking the high road to put a stop to the brutality and injustices he sees on a daily basis.
Roger R. Ryan vividly depicts a life few understand, writing with such detail and description that the words quickly become movie-like images in the reader’s head. While the realities of the correctional system may be bleak, Ryan’s writing conveys the excitement and thrill of witnessing this hidden world.
Trade paperback, soft cover 6X9
Approximately 212 pages
ISBN: 9781438914138
$11.99 retail price
Available at http://www.amazon.com and http://www.barnesandnoble.com
About the Author
Roger R. Ryan, born in the Midwest and currently living in the South, wrote “The Whistleblower’s Shield” based on his own true-life experience in the corrections system. He is currently working on a sequel and hopes to turn “The Whistleblower’s Shield” into a movie. In his spare time, Roger enjoys camping, coin collecting and traveling to Europe.
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