Provides a close-up look at the little-known story of Berlin's Jewish Hospital, the only Jewish institution in Germany to survive the Holocaust, drawing on the accounts of survivors to describe daily life in the hospital under the Nazis, the machinations of hospital director Dr. Lustig, the medical staff and patients, and the hospital's liberation by Soviet troops in 1945. 20,000 first printing.
The narrative follows Dougie Cohen, a tattooed punk rocker who becomes a rookie policeman in San Francisco. As he navigates the challenges of urban law enforcement, Dougie faces immense stress that impacts his mental health, relationships, and sense of identity. Struggling with night terrors, addiction, and the loss of his former self, he confronts the harsh realities of his new role. The story explores his journey towards either breaking under pressure or embracing the true essence of being a police officer.