Gregory Vilner

While serving as a California State Peace Officer, Gregory Vilner supervised Charles Manson, Jeffrey Dahmer, and J.C. Simon, who orchestrated the infamous “Zebra” killings by the Death Angels. He has applied his intricate knowledge of law enforcement to author several books on policies and procedures for jails, prisons, and police departments. In addition to a Masters Degree from Columbia Southern University and a PhD in Administration, Vilner is a certified pilot, a dive master, and a second-degree black belt in Karate. He currently resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he helped facilitate the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center and the Okmulgee Criminal Justice Authority Police Department and Jail.

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Who's Watching the Tower Who’s Watching the Tower is a shocking, hilarious, heart-pounding exposé of life in San Quentin State Prison as told by Matt Belding, a freelance investigative reporter. When Matt promises an old friend that he’ll uncover the truth about the “Rock and Roll Riot” that left a famous singer and several inmates dead, his life begins to veer out of control. Matt soon finds himself pushed to his limits, unable to trust anyone as he uncovers a series of lies and deceptions that could ultimately cost him his life. With a riveting plot and crackling dialogue, Vilner skillfully divulges the intimate details of corruption that have permeated every level of the criminal justice system. From the brutality of the officials to the workings of the inmate hierarchy, each page introduces another gripping revelation about the dangers that lurk behind every prison wall. Who’s Watching the Tower artfully laces genuine suspense with mordant humor and an unforgettable climax to keep even the hardest-to-please reader thoroughly entertained.