Bernard B. Kerik books

Bernard B. Kerik is a former New York City Police Commissioner and author of memoirs and fiction drawing on his law enforcement career.
Author · Non-Fiction · Memoir · Thriller

Biographies Reading Order

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The Lost Son 2001 Buy
From Jailer to Jailed 2015 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Grave Above the Grave 2018 Buy

Bernard B. Kerik served as New York City’s Police Commissioner during the September 11 attacks, and his writing draws heavily on his experiences in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. His first book, The Lost Son (2001), is a memoir about his rise from a difficult childhood to the top of the NYPD. From Jailer to Jailed (2015) covers his fall from public life after criminal charges and his time in federal prison.

In 2018, Kerik published The Grave Above the Grave, his first work of fiction. His books offer an insider’s view of policing, politics, and the justice system from someone who experienced both its power and its consequences firsthand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Bernard B. Kerik written?

Bernard B. Kerik has written three books across two series.

What was Bernard B. Kerik's first book?

Bernard B. Kerik’s first book is The Lost Son, published in 2001.

What is Bernard B. Kerik known for outside of writing?

Kerik served as the 40th Police Commissioner of New York City, appointed by Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He led the NYPD during and after the September 11, 2001 attacks. He later served time in federal prison on tax fraud and other charges, an experience he wrote about in From Jailer to Jailed.

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