The Innocents

In "The Early Years," the first book of David Putnam's Bruno Johnson series, newly minted LA County Sheriff Violent Crimes detective Bruno Johnson faces a perilous mission: to infiltrate a narcotics team suspected of murder for hire while grappling with sudden fatherhood after an ex-girlfriend leaves him a baby girl. As he works to gain the trust of his dubious colleagues—potentially including his own boss—he must also protect a new female deputy with no street experience, all while navigating a web of deceit and danger. With escalating complications and threats to his life, Bruno's journey is fraught with challenging personal and professional dilemmas as he strives to uncover the truth amidst the corruption.