The Detective in the Dooryard

By Timothy Cotton

The Detective in the Dooryard - Timothy Cotton
  • Release Date: 2020-07-09
  • Genre: Humor
Score: 5
5
From 11 Ratings

Description

Tim Cotton has been a police officer for more than thirty years. The writer in him has always been drawn to the stories of the people he has met along the way. Dealing with the standard issue ne’er-do-wells as a patrol officer, homicide detective, polygraph examiner, and later as the lieutenant in charge of the criminal investigation division certainly provides an interesting backdrop—but more often he writes about the regular folks he encounters, people who need his help, or those who just want to share a joke or even a sad story.

The Detective in the Dooryard is composed of stories about the people, places, and things of Maine. There are sad stories, big events, and even the very mundane, all told from the perspective of a seasoned police office and in the wry voice of a lifelong Mainer. Many of the stories will leave you chuckling, some will invariably bring tears to your eyes, but all will leave you with a profound sense of hope and positivity.

Reviews

  • A collection of heartwarming stories and reflections in a time we need it most

    5
    By Jewels10022
    After enjoying TC’s many humorous and insightful blurbs, and posts to the Bangor Police Department Facebook page I was excited to take a read through The Detective in The Dooryard. I was unexpectedly elated to find that this book gives way to emotions akin to that of Chicken Soup for the Soul with it’s thoughtful anecdotes, humorous dialogues, and the retelling of life lessons learned. This book is no less than charming and leaves your heart feeling a little bit warmer, your mind feeling a little more thoughtful, and your face with a little bit of a smile.
  • Detective in the Dooryard: Reflections of a Maine Cop

    5
    By Reluctant Secretary
    The Detective in the Dooryard: Reflections of a Maine Cop is an excellent book! I immensely enjoyed reading it. It is a book about the day to day life of a Bangor Maine police officer. It is a collection of short stories. The book will have you laughing and crying, sometimes in the same story. The book is an oasis of calm and warmth. I highly recommend the Detective in the Dooryard: Reflections of a Maine Cop I promise it will sooth your soul.