"Fascinating and Exciting! A great look inside a little known aspect of law enforcement. We certainly did not realize how interesting and dangerous security on the Railroads is. Extremely interesting and informative, we recommend this book for anyone who wants to read a truly original and captivating true story. This book is a page turner and hard to put down!"

"Dean did a wonderful job of portraying the characters. Was an excellent read! As an avid reader of non-fiction, I was truly captivated. I can't imagine anyone not enjoying Yard Bull. It touches the reader on many levels and leaves you hopeful for the sequel."

"One of the finest books I have read, Dean would be a solid partner to patrol with--a good Christian example who has overcome obstacles that many would use as reasons to give up on life. God bless you, Dean--and the many others in RR public safety, past and present. You too, Henry! If you're ever in Missouri, drop me a line."

"Loved your book. It was a privilege to read about a life so fully lived. I was not only educated and intrigued by the diversity of challenges, but given a sense of how the human spirit can and must move on."

PS - I once hopped a freight train, rode about 10 miles until I met a "Yard Bull" and outran him :-)

"Dean O’Shea’s stories were fast-paced and personal, keeping me turning the pages until I finished. I really enjoyed the humorous interactions between Henry and Dean, and watching their working relationship develop into a close friendship. Recommend Yard Bull for all memoir lovers."

"I couldn't put this book down! Chock full of action, and adventure, with a full dose of romance and emotions. I laughed, I cried and felt everything in between, as I turned 350 pages in 2 days. Dean O'Shea has certainly lived a life of adventure and has felt the sting of loss and betrayal. Death comes like a thief in the night when you are least expecting it and the emotions leave you struggling. Dean has handled the cards he was dealt like a true Christian and a stand-up man. Would love to see a Movie out of this one!"

"Growing up in Beverly Hills (my father was Hollywood actor, Walter Pidgeon), I loved going to the movies, watching those classic stories featuring glamorous stars. But once the golden era of Hollywood ended, I found myself drawn to books of all kinds. When I first picked up Yard Bull more out of curiosity than anything else, I found it easily held my attention and interest. Some of the situations were funny, others were touching, all were interesting."

"As a train conductor on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway's Northwest Division, I can say that O'Shea has created a book that is an accurate representation of what we see happening around the Seattle railway yards on an all too frequent basis. You won't be disappointed!"

"I finished Yard Bull in three nights as it was hard to put down! The railroad stories were fascinating and seemed to be from another world that the rest of society doesn't ever see. His flashbacks to Vietnam interwoven with the present gave the memoir depth and relevance. I found myself coming away with a sense of who Dean was and how his life had shaped that. It brought me to tears, made me laugh and made me curious of what Dean is doing now... Definitely recommend this book!"

"I just finished reading my copy of Yard Bull and I have to say that it was one of the best books I have ever read! And I have over 500 railroad books in my collection! I do hope that someday you will write another book on your experiences as a BNSF special agent!"

"Yard Bull is a fantastic book - once I started reading it, I couldn't put it down. It held my interest all the way through. The book made me laugh and it made me cry - the romance made me swoon and the flashbacks and the vagrants freaked me out! All the time I was reading it, I felt like I was right there with Dean, watching from a corner. I couldn't believe all the different kinds of vagrants that he had to deal with - some were pretty scary, but still my heart went out to them. It was refreshing to see Dean's faith made stronger with all that happened to him. I'd recommend this book to everyone. Sure hope there is another book in the making."

"As we read, each page transported us to amazing things, some so familiar, some totally unknown. The ending left a deep imprint, after all that Dean dealt with, to be able to see past it to the value of a person is the call to all of us."

"The true encounters that Dean O'Shea shares are both enlightening and exciting. His walk through the world and ultimately into a relationship with God was encouraging, knowing one can have this relationship as well. The difficult situation that he and Cassie found themselves in was both touching and heart wrenching. I felt the book's message all the way through, was clearly illustrated and captured the feelings and emotions that brought the reader along with him on a very special journey. It has been written for both men and women. You won't be able to lay it down."

"We found the book, Yard Bull by Dean O'Shea, a delightful read. It offers one a glimpse into a world of intrigue and crime that is not usually seen. We found it quite uplifting on the spiritual side too and would recommend it to all."

"Finding oneself, the Vietnam experience, police work, love, despair, hope and faith. Yard Bull presents the human experience through the unique perspective of a railroad detective with small town Midwestern roots. An intriguing and suspense filled chronicle of the author’s life experiences, the reader is introduced to a world most of us will never see. Dean O’Shea’s Christian faith is unobtrusively threaded throughout the book and is an inspiration regardless of one's religious beliefs. Yard Bull will leave you with a new appreciation for law enforcement, and for your own travels through life."