Hot Shots and Heavy Hits: Tales of an Undercover Drug Agent

"However, one also becomes tempted to wonder if the author would perjure himself or frame a suspect if he felt it necessary. " I fail to see the logic of the above statement by a prior reviewer. I think Paul Doyle did an excellent job in establishing himself as an extremely moral person in all aspects of his life. I worked with Paul in the years detailed in his book and can attest to this. As a retired narcotics agent I found the book riveting. As in many professions peers tend to be over critical when reading accounts written by colleagues. I found no such temptation. This book which was actually written by the author and not a ghost writer or "collaborator" is factual and accurate. In no other "cop" book have I seen expressed so well the emotional and spiritual toal the job takes on one. For me it was like going down memory lane. I suggest Steele walk a mile in Doyle's shoes befor posting such a naive missive. a

I am a retired DEA agent with twenty-eight years of distinguished and honorably awarded service;twenty years of which has been undercover. I also have struggled but never succeeded in writing my own memoirs. However, Paul Doyle has done it for me. His book,"Hot Shots and Heavy Hits," reveals with great accuracy and compassion the struggle,danger and heartaches that undercover drug agents suffer and endure during the course of there respected careers. A must read if you really want to know the real life of an undercover drug agent.

The author Paul E Doyle has capltured the essence of the undercover agent. Mr. Doyle deals with the violence and treachery of the drug world but does not loose his compassion for those who are trapped in this life. I also like the fact that he did not loose sight of how important his family is to him. A great read for anyone,but a must read for anyone for any one who is contemplating a job in law enforcment.

This book is a great read. It is an intense account of an undercover drug agent's experiences during the 1970s, but it provides insight into the perils of drug use today. I found the story easy to follow, interesting and engaging at every turn. Hot Shots and Heavy Hits is better than any fictional crime novel, movie or TV show I have ever experienced. This is excellent beach reading without the fluff!

Doyle's book, Hot Shots and Heavy Hits, Tales of an Undercover Drug Agent, is an intense, real life drama that is hard to break away from. Free from exaggeration and melodrama, this non-fiction account of the author's experiences reads like a novel. A refreshing change from the stale mystery/crime genre, this book is both entertaining and educational. Impressed with the author's storytelling ability, I felt as though I was beside this humble federal agent in each of his undercover experiences. An incredible description of the evil drug underworld, this book opened my eyes to the real dangers of drugs, unlike any other book, article or presentation. Hot Shots and Heavy Hits provides insight to our country's debilitating drug war, but moreover, this book hammers home the importance of educating our children and remaining involved in their lives. I highly recommend this book to educators, counselors, parents, teens, college students and anyone else who may be tempted to test out drugs or who is involved in shaping the future leaders of tomorrow. Most of all, this book is a tremendous tribute to the brave, selfless men and women who dedicate their lives to fighting the drug war. I walked away from this book with a deeper appreciation of those who put their lives on the line each and everyday to protect our youth, and to make our country a better place in which to live.