Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob
 

Covert: My Years Infiltrating the Mob

by Bob Delaney, Dave Scheiber

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In a riveting page-turner, NBA referee Bob Delaney reveals the clandestine life he led before becoming one of professional basketball’s most respected referees.
In 1975, Delaney had spent only a year and a half as a New Jersey State Trooper when his superiors approached him with a tantalizing yet dangerous... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • Trung H
    • Rated 4 stars

    This was a page turner for me. Delaney didn't have to act as someone else during his undercover mission, he had to become someone else. What amazes me most is how he manages to ref NBA games in front of thousands of people in an arena, and millions watching on television, and not worry about retaliation.

    Unlike "gerrad z", I didn't find this book boring AT ALL. I know that my review doesn't do Delaney's story justice, but this is one of those books where you'll want to read it in one or two sittings.

    Trung H wrote this review Thursday, July 31 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Gerard Z
    • Rated 1 stars

    I can sum this book up with one word: BORING! I never got into it at all. Didn't care about any of the characters. It moves at a snails pace, no, I think a snail moves faster! There is no action. I don't recommend this book.

    Gerard Z wrote this review Tuesday, April 29 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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