{"title":"Series: Crime Uncovered","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrime Uncovered\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into the intricate fabric of human behaviour, justice, and society, inviting readers to explore the darker facets through a diverse lens. Drawing from philosophy, psychology, history, and technology, the series illuminates the mechanisms behind crime and the pursuit of truth with thoughtful precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a rich blend of insightful analysis and compelling narratives that challenge perceptions and deepen understanding. 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More recently, however, the police have begun to take centre stage—as exemplified by the runaway success of TV police procedurals like \u003cem\u003eLaw and Order\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCrime Uncovered: Detective\u003c\/em\u003e, Barry Forshaw offers an exploration of some of the most influential and popular fictional police detectives in the history of the genre. Taking readers into the worlds of such beloved authors as P. D. James, Henning Mankell, Jo Nesbø, Ian Rankin, and Håkan Nesser, this book zeroes in on the characteristics that define the iconic characters they created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eForshaw discusses how these authors' creations relate to their national and social settings, questions of class, and the criminals they relentlessly pursue. He shows how the role of the authority figure has changed—and how each of these writers creates characters who work both within and against the strictures of official investigations. 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