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Gods of Mischief

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by George Rowe


  Me? I’m serving a life sentence. I’ll be watching my back until the day I die.

  George Rowe

  Somewhere, USA

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  For their invaluable contributions to this book I’d like to thank ATF Special Agent Jeff Kerr for hooking me up; my agent, Barry Zucker at McGinniss Associates, for his tireless energy and enthusiasm; Matthew Benjamin, senior editor at Touchstone, for believing in my story; and KC Franks, who gave me a voice and helped tell it the way it was.

  For their invaluable contributions to my life I’d like to thank Sergeant Pike of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, who, along with his father, gave me a hand when I needed it most; my adoptive parents, Pat and Dodi, for taking me into their family; and SA Darrin Kozlowski, who was instrumental to the success of 22 Green.

  I’d also like to thank Dave Hale for giving me a chance when no one else would; Rick Dean, who brought me into his church; his wife, Peggy, who fought to keep me on the straight-and-narrow; and Jeremy, for that life-altering kick in the ass. Thanks, also, to the foster parent in Buena Park who taught me the importance of family; my old man, who taught me how to survive; and Darlene, who taught me how to love and behave like a man.

  Last, but by no means least, my deepest gratitude goes to Detective Kevin Duffy for pointing me in the right direction; ATF Special Agent John Carr, who shepherded me safely through the valley; and my best buddy, Old Joe, who faithfully walked beside me.

  Thanks to God, these are the souls who moved in and out of my life and made a difference, but were never fully appreciated until I climbed from the shadows and took that long look back.

  To each one of you I am forever grateful.

  —GR

  GEORGE ROWE is originally from Hemet, California. He is now being protected by the U.S. Witness Security Program.

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  The names and identifying details of several individuals described in this book have been changed. In addition, some surveillance methods used by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have been altered or left vague to safeguard present and future undercover operations.

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  Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

  Rowe, George.

  The gods of mischief : my undercover vendetta to take down the Vagos outlaw motorcycle gang / George Rowe.

  pages cm

  1. Motorcycle gangs—California. 2. Outlaws—California. I. Title.

  HV6489.C2R69 2013

  361.406'6—dc23

  2012041994

  ISBN 978-1-4516-6734-9

  ISBN 978-1-4516-6736-3 (ebook)

 

 

 


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