What happens when circumstances pair two cops with questionable methods from two different countries as partners in the NYPD? Answer: it does not turn into anything like a lighthearted buddy action romp from Lethal Weapon.

Michael O'Shea, a member of Ireland's police force, is pure ambition; he uses brains, skills and underhanded strategies to get sent to New York in a police exchange program. He may be a rookie, but he has no intention of getting treated like one in any department.

Kurt, known as Kebar for his formidable use of the lethal K- bar in the line of duty, is not the grizzled veteran with a heart of gold of movie stereotypes; he has an aggressive nature he uses to obtain his own goals from the badge, and he does not want to be tripping over somebody fresh off of the boat.

ONCE WERE COPS is all about action and cause and effect. This book is for the reader who wants a down-and-dirty, plot-based story that doesn't waste any time and keeps the surprises coming.