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Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle Story Paperback – February 4, 2014

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When a taxi smashed into police officer Jason Schechterle’s patrol car, the fireball that consumed the vehicle should have killed him. But by a series of small miracles, Schechterle survived: Dying would have been easier. As he would learn only after his own horrific ordeal, law enforcement officers across the country were perishing in similar fires, trapped inside burning Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors. Schechterle, who began a long, gruesome, and gut-wrenching battle back to health, would also take on Ford Motor Company to stop the heinous and ultimately preventable deaths. Interweaving narratives of human triumph and high-stakes legal showdown, this “inspiring true story” (Kirkus Reviews) reveals a rare human being with an undeniable will to live. "Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle Story" exemplifies the mystery and beauty of the human spirit, and the healing power of love.
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"This gripping biography of Jason Schechterle's battle for life and justice celebrates the resilience of the human spirit while condemning corporate greed... This enthralling biography injects the intimacy of fiction into a true story of human endurance. Readers are continuously reminded that Jason Schechterle is flesh, bones, and blood, not a fictional character, and they are invited to experience his terror, frustration, and ultimate triumph."
--Publishers Weekly

"Sad, exciting, life-changing and emotional,
Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle Story is an amazing story of one man's triumph over tragedy with the support of an entire community."
--Jack Ballentine, former homicide detective and author of
Murder for Hire

"A maimed cop fights to regain his life in this inspiring true story... [Landon J.] Napoleon, the author of several crime novels, is skilled at painting a scene in slangy strokes while balancing plotlines... this true story reads like a novel."
--Kirkus Reviews

"Landon J. Napoleon displays a flair for detail in this fast-moving book... The third-person account is an inspiring read, even for those with a passing familiarity with the story from the news."
--The Arizona Republic

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LANDON J. NAPOLEON is the award-winning and critically acclaimed author of fiction and nonfiction books. His debut novel "ZigZag" received starred reviews, was a Barnes & Noble "Discover Great New Writers" 1999 finalist, and was adapted for a feature film starring Oliver Platt, John Leguizamo and Wesley Snipes.
 
His critically acclaimed Devlin series charts a street-smart trial lawyer's career rise through the 1970s ("The Rules of Action") and 80s ("The Dark Action") with the 90s volume ("The Cause of Action") in the works. His non-fiction biography "Burning Shield: The Jason Schechterle Story" documents the inspiring true story of a rare human being with an undeniable will to live. The book debuted in the Amazon TOP 100 for biographies and memoirs and was an "Arizona Republic Recommends" selection for March 2014.
 
He is a graduate of Arizona State University (bachelor of arts in journalism) and the University of Glasgow in Scotland (master of philosophy in creative writing). He lives in Arizona.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avery Press (February 4, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 390 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0988651947
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0988651944
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.98 x 9 inches
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THE DARK ACTION

Book 2 in the Devlin series • Now available!

IT’S THE GREED-IS-GOOD 1980s. AND A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE LOOKS LIKE MURDER. When the police discover a federal bank examiner dead on a deserted city street on Christmas Eve 1983, there’s no evidence, no leads and no suspects. Street-smart lawyer Connor J. Devlin, now a decade-plus into his outside-the-lines career, reluctantly takes up the case – prodded by his unconventional mentor Phil Goldberg, aka Goldie, a sexist, cigar-chomping, foul-mouthed legal genius.

To find answers, Devlin enlists the scary-smart and tenacious Sloane Monae, a former college volleyball player and an ex-cop turned private detective. As the new duo start pulling the threads of the case, they find themselves equally intrigued with each other. They also unwittingly stumble into the savings and loan debacle of the 1980s, one of the biggest financial scams in American history. And those running the far-reaching fraud will stop at nothing to protect their ill-gotten gains.

“Landon J. Napoleon’s novel aptly showcases a lawyer’s hectic workload… what truly propels the tale are the meticulous steps the lawyer Connor Devlin takes to reach resolutions. The author weaves distinctive characters into myriad legal wranglings. All of these cases generate an unwavering pace… A riveting legal tale that’s more true-to-life than melodramatic.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Meticulous… The core of the story is procedure, and on that front Landon J. Napoleon excels. The depth of knowledge regarding legal matters… lend this procedural a refreshing, real-world feel that seasoned mystery readers will appreciate.”

—Publishers Weekly

“I loved this book, which is unique in the way it accurately portrays the process of being a trial lawyer outside the courtroom. I read a lot of novels in this genre, and this was right up there with the best. Can’t wait for volume 3.”

—Jeffrey Leon, past president American College of Trial Lawyers

“Landon J. Napoleon has nailed it with rapid-fire and intriguing plot development wrapped in crisp dialogue. The book sharply illuminates the truth all actual trial lawyers know universally: justice is won or lost long before the judge ever swears in the jury… won or lost in the dramas and drudgery of indefatigable investigation and preparation with the inevitable set-backs awaiting. A riveting work.”

—A. Clifford Edwards, president (2019-2021) International Academy of Trial Lawyers

“Utterly compelling, entertaining and stunningly grounded in exacting details, the Devlin series by Landon J. Napoleon ventures through uncharted terrain: a jam-packed journey through the entire career arc of a trial lawyer. Plan on staying up late.”

—Grant Woods, former Arizona Attorney General

Landon J. Napoleon was born in Boulder, Colorado, and grew up in nearby Ft. Collins. When he was ten he penned his first novella, Donald the Dragonfly, during a summer writing course his librarian mom had suggested. The teacher gave him an A+ and added that Landon was also a good kickball participant at recess. Two of his strongest competing career aspirations at the time were to be a garbage man or an architect. But alas, he soon chose a third fascinating option: being an author. He has penned fifteen fiction and non-fiction books.

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"...I laughed and I cried, and this book puts everything into perspective. It was the perfect storm, and it was not Jason’s time to go...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2023
    I sat curled up in my chair until 3:00 a.m. this morning, not wanting to put the book down. I love the style of writing, and I could envision every setting with the creative, descriptive scenarios. The author paints quite the picture, and has such a gift of drawing the reader in, and captivating them. I laughed and I cried, and this book puts everything into perspective. It was the perfect storm, and it was not Jason’s time to go. His spirit is unfathomable and unbreakable. The author Landon J. Napoleon captures the hometown hero Phoenix Police Officer Jason Schechterle perfectly. A must read, inspirational biography.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
    I can’t put this book down. I want more about this period from all sides. Love it, it breaks my heart and also gives me hope for humanity. I can totally envision the characters in this masterpiece. Bravo Mr. Keefe!
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2014
    As a frequent-flier I often look for a book intelligently written that isn't fluff-and-stuff, tells a good story, and captures my attention for several hours at a time. This is a superlative example of such a book. From beginning to end the story is amazing and incredible, extremely well-researched and presented honestly and without exaggeration. It reads like a novel yet everything that happened to Jason Schechterle was real. The man was burned alive and lived! The Prologue is one of the best teasers I've ever read. Chapter 11 details the entire sequence of an accident from beginning to end and leaves the reader in awe -"what did I just read?!!" Other chapters brought a lump to the throat for the shear anguish experienced by an individual, a family, and a community of service providers; frustration mounts to see the same carnage over and over because of the non-caring and impersonal greed that drives many corporate decisions.

    This book is a fantastic piece of writing. Like a painter with the ability to create a picture so real that it looks like a photograph, Mr. Napoleon has written a book about an individual I can absolutely 'see', about life situations I can 'feel', about frustration and ultimately vindication (of some sorts) for a situation no one should have to experience. It definitely captured my interest and caught me emotionally, and the writing captured my respect.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
    Excellent, “plain speak” story about a heroic policeman who continues to Serve others. Astounding how the auto manufacturer dodged and ignored the clear design flaw that caused fires in multiple police cruisers. An excellent book
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
    Inspiration is most moving when it has the real world wrapped around it. No “feel good, pump you up” coaching babble here. This is a heart-rending story of real friends and family who love and help each other through a nightmare and come through with a story for all of us. Jason is still serving his community…all of us…through his willingness to share. Plenty of cop humor too.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
    I had the honor of hearing Jason tell his story in Feb 2024. After his presentation, I was able to meet him and shake his hand. At the time I could not put into words the admiration and gratitude I was feeling. Through tear filled eyes, I could only squeak out a simple “Thank you.”

    I immediately purchased this book so I could not only read more details about his harrowing story, but to also show my support.

    It is amazing what the human body and spirit can survive and Jason is prime example of that. I believe all people, young adult and up, would strongly benefit from hearing Jason’s story.

    Great job to Jason and L. Napoleon.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2020
    This man’s story is incredible. I spent the day reading this and could not put it down. He has gone through so much in his life and beat all the odds that were against him again and again. This is such a great read and will change your perspective on everything.
  • Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2014
    Having lived in Phoenix my entire life I remember seeing Jason on the news after the accident, and the way he carried himself after such a devastating event was an absolute inspiration. After reading his story, I am left with an even deeper sense of admiration for his determination, courage, and humility. Also, the writing style of Landon Napoleon has such forward momentum that it is hard to put the book down and it definitely will be a quick read once you get started. One thing I didn't expect when I purchased the book was Landon's ability to immerse you fully in the perspective of the people surrounding Schechterle. Landon went into quite some depth explaining the different surgical techniques in the burn unit, the legal maneuvering of Patrick McGroder, and the homicide detective work of Jack Ballentine. I can't even imagine how much research must have gone into this book's preparation! Overall, I would highly recommend this book without hesitation.
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  • Del J. H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ever forward, ever upward!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2015
    This book tells the story of a boy through manhood with a dream of becoming a city policeman and the drive to get there. Once he arrived the auto accident he was trapped in and the life after with many multiple surgeries to allow him to live a somewhat normal life.
    The love of his wife to stay with him, she married him not his looks, even tho he is terribly disfigured. How he continued to keep looking out for others welfare. The life of a True policeman.

    This book is very inspiring and would be excellent for people who feel life dealt them a rotten potato, move on. Any age from teen and up could find this book enlightening and interesting, very interesting.