You can see it in the distance. The bright yellow tape that cordons off the crime scene, separates the staring crowd from police personnel. Only those behind the badge- and that tape- know the details of the crimes, the criminals and victims that comprise each bloody scene.

In Gina Gallo's stories, you're provided a cop's -eye view of each one, and the details you'll never hear on the evening news.

• "SWORN SECRETS"
• "HELP IS JUST A CAPE AWAY"
• "THE BAR CODE"
• "LIVE FROM DEAD-END STREET"
• "ANGEL IN THE SNOW"
• "INSANE FISH"

For more short stories see Gina's page at NYCOP Online.
Also check out Gina's Columns at The Columnists.com (scroll down) and their Spotlight on Gina Gallo.