Do The Police Know Everything

How Gangs Work

Drawing on extensive interviews with gang members, this book provides a vivid portrayal of gang life. Topics include the profiles and motivations of gang members; the processes of gang evolution, organization, and recruitment; gang members' uses of violence, media, and technology and the role of gangs in the drugs trade and organized crime

The Leisure Hour

Taking up the Chase

Maria Marhills home life is already difficult. Along with typical teenage stressesschool, friends, and boysher father had been in a terrible accident that left him comatose. Years have passed since that terrible day, but Maria and her mother still live on and struggle to move forward. And Maria is moving forwarduntil the morning she has her first vision. In the vision, she sees a bank heist. She knows this isnt just a dream; after all, dreams dont usually happen when youre awake. Maria does what she had to do: she makes an anonymous phone call to Detective Lenny Hipar. Fortunately, he listens, and the crooks dont succeed. Soon, Maria seeks out Detective Hipar for support as her visions continue; she fears losing her mind. Maria keeps it all a secret; she doesnt know if her mom can handle it, after her fathers accident. But Marias newfound talent has made her a target. With the help of Hipar, she must stand up to crime bosses, drug dealers, and bank robbers, all in the name of justice. Marias psychic gift has the potential to ruin her life and her relationship with her mombut it could also bring her family back together.