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Simon, David: Homicide (2006, Henry Holt and Company)

The scene is Baltimore. Twice every three days another citizen is shot, stabbed or bludgeoned …

Review of 'Homicide' on 'Goodreads'

This book is good writing and good reporting. The dialogues are Delillo-esque, and Simon's deft sentences capture the poetry, dark humor, and tragedy of the everyday life of a homicide detective in Baltimore. This book will give you an entirely new perspective on law enforcement.