Manhattan North Narcotics: Chasing the Kilo Fairy

Jimmy McTigue and the boys from Manhattan North Narcotics are doing “God’s work,” making collars and kicking down doors up above 96th Street in places like Harlem, Spanish Harlem, and Washington Heights—all the while having laughs. But when movie star Meg Cassidy; Artie Levin, her obnoxious agent; and the up-and-coming rapper he represents (hip-hopping about Jihad, no less) arrive on the scene, things are bound to get dicey—and they do!

This is Jake McNicholas’s first novel and if it seems that the “cop talk” is authentic, it’s because McNicholas is a retired NYPD Detective. Manhattan North Narcotics is replete with the sarcasm, humor and political incorrectness one would expect from a bunch of working cops. It’s a roller coaster ride that will have you screaming for more—before you even climb the first hill.

Jake McNicholas is former member of the NYPD, where he served for twenty-three years, retiring in 2007 as a First Grade Detective. Many of his years with the NYPD were spent in Manhattan North Narcotics. During that time, he had many opportunities to see the city at its worst-and also at its finest. The events of 9/11 left an indelible impression upon the man, as did his entire career as a member of New York's finest. He is currently working with the US Attorney's Office. He has been a member of the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe Band since 1991.