No Lights, No Sirens: The Corruption and Redemption of an Inner City Cop

by Robert Cea

A New York Police Officer's relentless journey into the criminal netherworld, told with brutal truth and honesty. Perhaps Nietzsche described Rob Cea's life best, way before he was ⓡke care when chasing the animals; for you can very well become the animal you are chasing." No Lights, No Sirens is a sojourn so dirty and nasty it defies belief. Rob Cea starts off as an idealistic young cop, a true believer in the system for which he works tirelessly. He is sadly mistaken. The system he tried so hard to appease ultimately led to his downfall and the ruination of his life. What separates this from other cop–and–robber stories is the brutal authenticity from the cop himself. We will see and hear exactly what is discussed in a patrol car. We will see how the law was栮d is汯utinely bent to make collars stick any way possible. And we will see how Cea slowly spirals to depths of hell. No Lights, No Sirens is simplistic in its A young idealistic boy becomes a man through fire, and then becomes exactly what he has been chasing for so long, a hardened man possessed by demons. With rapid fire and gritty narrative, Cea writes about his fall to the depths, and his salvation. We see the dark side of detective work in New York's most crime–riddled neighbourhoods from a first–hand view never before seen.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crime, True Crime

272 pages, Hardcover

First published May 10, 2005

Reviews

[Aheine10 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read a lot of books that revolve around the life of law enforcement. This is one of if not the best most honest look at that profession. Mr. Cea allowed those not familiar a brief if not brutally honest glimpse into this life of good and bad, right and wrong and the predominant grey area that surrounds both. The premise that the job will change you but that you can fight for redemption is truly inspiring.

[Lady Makaveli · Rating 4 out of 5]

No Lights, No Sirens, has a great overall meaning, while also giving us a bit of a peak behind the blue shield and into the brotherhood of cops. The police mentality is nothing new, but hearing someone who has been there admit it and expose it, big or little, gives what we already know much more credit.
The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because I am not a big fan of his writing style. But other than that, excellent book for all.

[PaulESchilling · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found it difficult to believe but very dramatic. I think it would make a good movie, which is interesting since the author now claims to be the movie business. It is difficult to feel sorry for the character, since most of his problems were his own fault and according to his bio life turned out better than he probably deserved after all.

[Dona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! And to know that it is a true story makes it even more intense. This is one book I found hard to put down.

[Mike Abe Abernathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really gut wrenching story. Written in a down-to-earth style. Loved it!

[Adam Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good read, but the author is a self delusional piece of shit. Great cop stories, but the "redemption" is pure bullshit.

[Chad Wayne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought it was lame. Hard to finish.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

"No Lights, No Sirens" is a harrowing book about a bright-eyed rookie NYPD cop's descent into self-destruction as he blurs the line between cop and criminal in pursuit of his own brand of justice. Just like the violent streets on his former beat, Cea's tale is graphic, gritty and definitely not for the faint of heart. For those who want to experience what undercover police work is really like - to experience the seedy underworld and raw terror and nastiness of the darker side of law enforcement - look no further.

[Tbone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was crazy good. I could'nt really put it down once I picked it up. IT was intense and showed a whole other side of being a cop that you really dont hear about most of the time. Dirty, Crazy, on the edge.

I give it two thumbs up!

[Charles Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

FIVE STARS

Wow. What a great interesting, brutally honest true story on the part of the author. I like the fact that he had the guts to put this out there and tell his story regardless on how it would make him appear to others. Thanks for cleaning up things before I worked the 6-7.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gritty, but I couldn't put it down.

[Avi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very gritty read. not the best written book in the world, but the stories inside truly draw the reader in. i give it an 8 on a scale of 1-10.

[Lena · Rating 2 out of 5]

Packed full of racism. Felt so dirty reading it.

[Hank · Rating 5 out of 5]

gritty but compelling

[Michael Pelligrini]

Heartstoping

this story was very well told.it takes you to places you do not want to go. my heart goes out to this very brave man in blue.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book! Reads quickly and extremely informative. It was more interesting knowing that it was a true story.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is seriously intense! I was actually in the middle of another book & picked this one up just to see what it was about...I didn't put it down until it was finished! GREAT book!

[Sarajean Bien · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Good insight on dirty cops. Well written too. Blessed be. Love light and peace. 6 more words required for this review. Lol

[Cecilia Spencer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brutally honest, dark and gritty memoir. I couldn't put it down.