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MPN
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ISBN
0307405869
Book Title
No Angel : My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels
Item Length
8in
Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
Publication Year
2010
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.7in
Author
Jay Dobyns, Nils Johnson-Shelton
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, True Crime, Social Science
Topic
General, Law Enforcement, Popular Culture, Organized Crime, Criminology
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz
Number of Pages
352 Pages

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From the first federal agent to infiltrate the inner circle of the outlaw Hells Angels Motorcycle Club comes the inside story of the 21-month operation that almost cost him his family, his sanity, and his life. Getting shot in the chest as a rookie agent, bartering for machine guns, throttling down the highway at 100 mph, and responding to a full-scale, bloody riot between the Hells Angels and their rivals, the Mongols--these are just a few of the high-adrenaline experiences Dobyns recounts in this action-packed, hard-to-imagine-but-true story. Dobyns leaves no stone of his harrowing journey unturned. At runs and clubhouses, between rides and riots, Dobyns befriends bad-ass bikers, meth-fueled "old ladies," gun fetishists, psycho-killer ex-cons, and even some of the "Filthy Few"--the elite of the Hells Angels who've committed extreme violence on behalf of their club. Eventually, at parties staged behind heavily armed security, he meets legendary club members such as Chuck Zito, Johnny Angel, and the godfather of all bikers, Ralph "Sonny" Barger. To blend in with them, he gets full-arm ink; to win their respect, he vows to prove himself a stone-cold killer. Hardest of all is leading a double life, which has him torn between his devotion to his wife and children, and his pledge to become the first federal agent ever to be "fully patched" into the Angels' near-impregnable ranks. His act is so convincing that he comes within a hairsbreadth of losing himself. Eventually, he realizes that just as he's been infiltrating the Hells Angels, they' ve been infiltrating him. And just as they're not all bad, he's not all good. Reminiscent of Donnie Brasco's uncovering of the true Mafia, this is an eye-opening portrait of the world of bikers--the most in-depth since Hunter Thompson's seminal work--one that fully describes the seductive lure criminal camaraderie has for men who would otherwise be powerless outsiders. Here is all the nihilism, hate, and intimidation, but also the freedom--and, yes, brotherhood--of the only truly American form of organized crime.

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Publisher
Crown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
0307405869
ISBN-13
9780307405869
eBay Product ID (ePID)
73354573

Product Key Features

Book Title
No Angel : My Harrowing Undercover Journey to the Inner Circle of the Hells Angels
Author
Jay Dobyns, Nils Johnson-Shelton
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Law Enforcement, Popular Culture, Organized Crime, Criminology
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, True Crime, Social Science
Number of Pages
352 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
9.5 Oz

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"Compulsively page-turning. The true story of Jay Dobyns, all-American dad and undercover cop running and gunning with the most dangerous outlaws in the USA. A high-velocity trip into a frightening American underworld told in rapid-fire, hard-boiled prose." -Evan Wright, author of the national bestsellerGeneration Kill "No Angelpushes narrative nonfiction to new limits…If you wondered whether the bravura writing of Truman Capote and Hunter S. Thompson has a legacy, look no further. Dobyns leads us into the wacky, white world of the Hell's Angels, and with empathy and precision forces us to admit that bikers are all-too human." -Sudhir Venkatesh, author ofGang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets "Jay Dobyns is a hero. Out of a sense of duty, he closed his eyes and made a journey into Hell. For two years he walked through the valley of the shadow of death, but thankfully, he lived to tell this riveting story. Highly recommended!" -William "Billy" Queen, Special Agent ATF, Ret. andNew York Timesbestselling author ofUnder and Alone "A wild ride to the dark side. Jay Dobyns roars through the gritty underworld of organized crime that you never see in TV cop shows or read in the newspaper. He reveals the true, violent face of outlaw bikers - but also the tortured souls of the undercover cops who dare to infiltrate them." -Julian Sher, co-authorAngels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire "No Angelis an absolutely amazing account of one man's willingness to go above and beyond. Jay Dobyns, his team and those like them live life on the edge in an environment most can only imagine. This book provides a rare opportunity to share in the intensity, feel the adrenaline rush, smell the fear, and admire true courage and dedication." -Michael Durant, author of theNew York TimesbestsellerIn theCompany of Heroes "Unprecedented and unputdownable…Most people reading this book would assume that it must be a novel since no human being could possibly be involved in so much action. However, this is the true story of a very special covert ATF agent who over decades immersed himself in the most violent and criminal culture known to law enforcement. Even as a former US Army Special Forces Operator and Police SWAT team leader, I found myself in awe of his death-defying exploits." -Dr.Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "Ask yourself this question: would you put your life on the line for a cause? Jay Dobyns did. This book lets you experience some of the most dangerous activities of the best known biker gang in the world. Jay Dobyns brought honor to the ATF and is a true American hero." -T.J. Leyden, author ofSkinhead Confessions From the Hardcover edition., "Compulsively page-turning. The true story of Jay Dobyns, all-American dad and undercover cop running and gunning with the most dangerous outlaws in the USA. A high-velocity trip into a frightening American underworld told in rapid-fire, hard-boiled prose." Evan Wright, author of the national bestseller Generation Kill " No Angel pushes narrative nonfiction to new limits...If you wondered whether the bravura writing of Truman Capote and Hunter S. Thompson has a legacy, look no further. Dobyns leads us into the wacky, white world of the Hell's Angels, and with empathy and precision forces us to admit that bikers are all-too human." Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets "Jay Dobyns is a hero. Out of a sense of duty, he closed his eyes and made a journey into Hell. For two years he walked through the valley of the shadow of death, but thankfully, he lived to tell this riveting story. Highly recommended!" William "Billy" Queen, Special Agent ATF, Ret. and New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone "A wild ride to the dark side. Jay Dobyns roars through the gritty underworld of organized crime that you never see in TV cop shows or read in the newspaper. He reveals the true, violent face of outlaw bikers but also the tortured souls of the undercover cops who dare to infiltrate them." Julian Sher, co-author Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire " No Angel is an absolutely amazing account of one man's willingness to go above and beyond. Jay Dobyns, his team and those like them live life on the edge in an environment most can only imagine. This book provides a rare opportunity to share in the intensity, feel the adrenaline rush, smell the fear, and admire true courage and dedication." Michael Durant, author of the New York Times bestseller In theCompany of Heroes " Unprecedented and unputdownable...Most people reading this book would assume that it must be a novel since no human being could possibly be involved in so much action. However, this is the true story of a very special covert ATF agent who over decades immersed himself in the most violent and criminal culture known to law enforcement. Even as a former US Army Special Forces Operator and Police SWAT team leader, I found myself in awe of his death-defying exploits." Dr.Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "Ask yourself this question: would you put your life on the line for a cause? Jay Dobyns did. This book lets you experience some of the most dangerous activities of the best known biker gang in the world. Jay Dobyns brought honor to the ATF and is a true American hero." T.J. Leyden, author of Skinhead Confessions From the Hardcover edition., "Compulsively page-turning. The true story of Jay Dobyns, all-American dad and undercover cop running and gunning with the most dangerous outlaws in the USA. A high-velocity trip into a frightening American underworld told in rapid-fire, hard-boiled prose."  --Evan Wright, author of the national bestseller Generation Kill " No Angel pushes narrative nonfiction to new limits...If you wondered whether the bravura writing of Truman Capote and Hunter S. Thompson has a legacy, look no further. Dobyns leads us into the wacky, white world of the Hell's Angels, and with empathy and precision forces us to admit that bikers are all-too human." --Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets "Jay Dobyns is a hero.  Out of a sense of duty, he closed his eyes and made a journey into Hell.  For two years he walked through the valley of the shadow of death, but thankfully, he lived to tell this riveting story.  Highly recommended!"  --William "Billy" Queen, Special Agent ATF, Ret. and New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone "A wild ride to the dark side. Jay Dobyns roars through the gritty underworld of organized crime that you never see in TV cop shows or read in the newspaper. He reveals the true, violent face of outlaw bikers -- but also the tortured souls of the undercover cops who dare to infiltrate them." --Julian Sher, co-author Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire " No Angel is an absolutely amazing account of one man's willingness to go above and beyond.  Jay Dobyns, his team and those like them live life on the edge in an environment most can only imagine.  This book provides a rare opportunity to share in the intensity, feel the adrenaline rush, smell the fear, and admire true courage and dedication." --Michael Durant, author of the New York Times bestseller In theCompany of Heroes  " Unprecedented and unputdownable...Most people reading this book would assume that it must be a novel since no human being could possibly be involved in so much action. However, this is the true story of a very special covert ATF agent who over decades immersed himself in the most violent and criminal culture known to law enforcement. Even as a former US Army Special Forces Operator and Police SWAT team leader, I found myself in awe of his death-defying exploits." --Dr.Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "Ask yourself this question: would you put your life on the line for a cause? Jay Dobyns did. This book lets you experience some of the most dangerous activities of the best known biker gang in the world. Jay Dobyns brought honor to the ATF and is a true American hero." --T.J. Leyden, author of Skinhead Confessions, "Compulsively page-turning. The true story of Jay Dobyns, all-American dad and undercover cop running and gunning with the most dangerous outlaws in the USA. A high-velocity trip into a frightening American underworld told in rapid-fire, hard-boiled prose." --Evan Wright, author of the national bestseller Generation Kill " No Angel pushes narrative nonfiction to new limits...If you wondered whether the bravura writing of Truman Capote and Hunter S. Thompson has a legacy, look no further. Dobyns leads us into the wacky, white world of the Hell's Angels, and with empathy and precision forces us to admit that bikers are all-too human." --Sudhir Venkatesh, author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes to the Streets "Jay Dobyns is a hero. Out of a sense of duty, he closed his eyes and made a journey into Hell. For two years he walked through the valley of the shadow of death, but thankfully, he lived to tell this riveting story. Highly recommended!" --William "Billy" Queen, Special Agent ATF, Ret. and New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone "A wild ride to the dark side. Jay Dobyns roars through the gritty underworld of organized crime that you never see in TV cop shows or read in the newspaper. He reveals the true, violent face of outlaw bikers--but also the tortured souls of the undercover cops who dare to infiltrate them." --Julian Sher, co-author Angels of Death: Inside the Bikers' Global Crime Empire " No Angel is an absolutely amazing account of one man's willingness to go above and beyond. Jay Dobyns, his team and those like them live life on the edge in an environment most can only imagine. This book provides a rare opportunity to share in the intensity, feel the adrenaline rush, smell the fear, and admire true courage and dedication." --Michael Durant, author of the New York Times bestseller In the Company of Heroes " Unprecedented and unputdownable...Most people reading this book would assume that it must be a novel since no human being could possibly be involved in so much action. However, this is the true story of a very special covert ATF agent who over decades immersed himself in the most violent and criminal culture known to law enforcement. Even as a former US Army Special Forces Operator and Police SWAT team leader, I found myself in awe of his death-defying exploits." --Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States "Ask yourself this question: would you put your life on the line for a cause? Jay Dobyns did. This book lets you experience some of the most dangerous activities of the best known biker gang in the world. Jay Dobyns brought honor to the ATF and is a true American hero." --T.J. Leyden, author of Skinhead Confessions
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
364.106/609791
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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  • Decent book, a 'How To' for clubs to weed out snitches/cops.......

    Good read, lots of detail. Overall an entertaining and informative book. If nothing else, it lets the Clubs know what to look out for in undercover agents. A Rat is a Rat is a Rat. Seems like alot of these 'insider' books are written by either ex-MC members who are kicked out or leave the Clubs in bad standing, or by undercover cops. Is it the fast buck they can make by writting a book that may or may not be the whole truth??? Just seems dirty to me. Ive read several, try to buy em used so the rat-author doesnt get more royalties. Not all bikers are criminals, and not all cops are good guys.

  • A MUST READ!!

    I bought this book at the Fort Lauderdale Airport, just to have something to read on my flight to Atlanta. I couldn't put it down. Jay Dobyns is quite remarkable; and talk about an acting job! Undercover cops are actors who put their skills to the test with their lives...A page turner, not to mention a great chance to get a glimpse of what these officers must be feeling when they do their jobs. As you can tell, I highly recommend this one! Take care! xo

  • No Angel is a great read!

    Book was in great shape and this book is an epic read! Highly suggest!

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  • GOOD READ

    Great read, great price, highly recommend!

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  • Excellent work

    Excellent book. Have read it before but had to read it again.

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