Standalone novel · 1971
The New Centurions
Three young recruits join the Los Angeles Police Department in 1960 and learn the job on the streets over five years, until the Watts riots of 1965.
Spoiler-free summary written for The Recurring Cast.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Book facts
- Author
- Joseph Wambaugh
- Series
- Standalone
- Published
- 1971
- Setting
- Set in Los Angeles
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in The New Centurions
3 recurring or key characters from Joseph Wambaugh’s chart. Introduces Serge Duran, Gus Plebesly and Roy Fehler.
Lead 3
- Serge DuranFirst appearanceRookie of Mexican descent
- Gus PlebeslyFirst appearanceTimid rookie
- Roy FehlerFirst appearanceIdealistic rookie