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The King of Sting: The Amazing True Story of a Modern American Outlaw | 
 enlarge | Authors: Craig Glazer, Sal Manna
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 77413
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.4 x 1.3
ISBN: 1602392498
Dewey Decimal Number: 364.163092
EAN: 9781602392496
ASIN: 1602392498
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Product Description
A true crime story as riveting and exciting as Blow or Catch Me If You Can.
Craig Glazer's story began in 1971 in a student apartment where, as a freshman at Arizona State University, he got ripped off trying to buy marijuana. Fueled by fantasies drawn from movies of the era like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, in which the hero was just on the edge of the law, Glazer decided to strike back at the dealers. With his partner, the streetwise Vietnam veteran Don Woodbeck, he orchestrated his first "sting," posing as local law enforcement. He walked away from that first sting with $50,000 and a high he couldn't get from any drug. So began Glazer's career as the King of Sting.
From Boston to Phoenix, Kansas City to Las Vegas, Glazer, Woodbeck, and their crew set up cons and raked in a fortune in cash and drugs, eventually becoming so successful that Glazer was hired as an undercover cop by the Kansas State Attorney General's office to help capture some of the most notorious criminals in the Midwest. The outlaw lifestyle began to take its toll, and one by one, the crew members got out while they still could. Glazer and Woodbeck headed to Hollywood, where they hooked up with an agent and tried to sell their remarkable story. But even with the glitz of Hollywood and the promise of a movie deal, they still weren't willing to give up the game. Woodbeck tried one last sting, a set-up that went horribly wrong and left him dead. Despite the danger, Glazer then attempted the ultimate sting in Los Angeles, all on his quest to become famous, even if meant becoming infamous.
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SEXY AND EXCITING August 8, 2008
I am a young woman in my early 20's and probably have not read a book since high school, but this book certainly caught my eye. I have always been attracted to bad boys throughout my life and reading this book surely got me the hots for the characters in this book. The pictures of Craig Glazer with his shirt off in the prison yard, with his muscles showing and sweat dripping off his body was tempting and I had to read more. Don the other main character was a descent guy, but could not compare to Craig in appearance.
I am a young college student and have always wanted to be an undercover cop in highschool catching people selling drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol to minors. I believe there is good in everyone, in every aspect. Craig went on through his life after the aftermath to succeed in a Comedy Club that I have personally attended. He is still not only successful in what he does, but has not changed in his appearance either. Like I always say, "Once a bad boy, always a bad boy."
Give This Book Award-Best Crime Book of The Decade August 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Sal Manna, you are wonderful, thank you for making my first week in August memorable. That is assuming Mister Glazer told you the story and it was your writting of his story that has had me re read this fantastic tale. The King of Sting is now my favorite true story. I am in my early 50's and boy could I relate to these two modern day pirates/Glazer and Woodbeck. Man just reading this book gave me a rush....you guys got me high on your high. Stinging or rather robbing drug dealers posing as cops, cool, but then becoming a real undercover agent...at twenty...bet you pulled over a few hot chicks Glazer....The Hollywood part was second only to the final sting, ripping off hoods that turned out to be feds...priceless.....I was sad when Don died and I really liked Grandpa Benny...in an odd way I was entertained by Glazer's father, Stan...not a total villian...did I like the King of Sting...NO, I LOVED THE KING OF STING, please, please don't leave me hanging and write what happened these last fifteen or so years Mister Glazer and Mister Manna....You boys have a big fan in Dave....thank you for reminding me of why we read books, to learn, to enjoy and to dream...thank you both
WOW! July 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not much of a reader. I heard the interview with Glazer(who's from my area of the country) on a local radio station. He told such a colorful story about his adventures/misadventures that struck a cord. I bought the book that night and read 80 page the first night. The interview did not do Glazer's book justice. Phenomenal! I can't believe his story hasn't been made in to a movie yet. It's a must read for anyone who likes true story/action tales.
Crazy Story!!! July 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Just finished reading this book and liked it considerably. Enjoyed all the photos and details that were given throughout the book. This was an exciting story!!! A+!!
Great summer read!! July 14, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
A friend told me about this book. Once I started reading it I couldn't stop! Read it in 2 days!! Definately a great summer read!! Highly recommended!
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