| Former Police Sgt. Charles Stoker’s “Thicker’n Thieves” has attained a measure of respect that it never had when it was published in 1951. Even five or six years ago, it was possible to pick up a copy for almost nothing in a used bookstore (I got my two copies, one of them autographed, in the Pasadena Salvation Army store less than $10 total). These days, however, we have listings such as this one on EBay, with bidding starting at $189.
Debunking the book would be a life’s work, so let me put it simply and plainly: “Thicker’n Thieves” is a self-published book by a disgruntled crackpot. In later years, Stoker actually gave away copies of his book, asking readers to send him money if they liked it. If you’re actually eager to read the book, get it from the library. Don’t pay any big money for it and above all, do not give it any credence. |
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