The Brass Ring

The connection between Lieutenant Al Santos and the mean streets might not seem clear at first, but in THE BRASS RING it quickly becomes obvious that not only is the connection strong but that the distance is never far enough. The violence of the battlefield and the violence of the streets intersect in both Santos' experience and his psyche, resulting in the real battle that he - and all of us - must fight, the one against the past, the one for our dignity. THE BRASS RING is, ultimately, a novel about victory against great odds. It is inspiring and thrilling.