Homicide

Name: Homicide
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782116301
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A Year On The Killing Streets

By David Simon

Series: Canons

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Homicide by David Simon is a gripping exploration of life and work in the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit. The book delves into the intense and meticulously detailed world of detectives as they tackle both routine cases and complex murder investigations. With a narrative style that feels almost novelistic, it offers an unflinching look into the challenges and moral dilemmas faced by those who pursue justice amid urban crime.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by gritty, real-life crime investigations and the day-to-day intricacies of detective work. It's an intense exploration of the challenges faced by homicide detectives, offering a raw and authentic depiction of life in the criminal justice system. Perfect for those who appreciate detailed storytelling that delves into the complexities and struggles inherent in solving murders.

Homicide

The bestselling true crime classic from the creator of The Wire, is now a canon

The bestselling true crime classic from the creator of The Wire, is now a canon

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A masterpiece - Martin Amis

The best book about homicide detectives by an American writer - Norman Mailer

Based on a year on the killing streets of Baltimore, David Simon's true crime masterpiece reveals a city few will ever experience. Day in, day out, citizens are shot, stabbed, or bludgeoned to death. At the centre of this hurricane of crime is the city's homicide unit, a small brotherhood of men who fight for whatever justice is possible in a deadly world.

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Homicide by David Simon is highly praised for its exceptional writing and in-depth portrayal of crime and justice in Baltimore. The book is lauded for its detailed observation and the realistic depiction of homicide detectives' work, capturing the complexities of their personalities and the challenging environment they navigate. Reviewers highlight Simon's ability to blend journalism with narrative flair, resulting in a compelling, vivid, and sometimes poetic exploration of urban violence and police work.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782116301

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Canons

Edition: Main - Canons Edition

Contributors:

Introduction by Richard Price

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 484g

Pages: 672

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Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller David Simon Fiction Series: Canons True Crime

About the Author

David Simon is an author, journalist, producer and script writer and is best known as the creator of HBO's Peabody Award-winning series The Wire. His first book, the international bestseller Homicide, won the Edgar Award and the Anthony Award and became the basis for the NBC award-winning drama. His second book, The Corner: A Year in the Life of An Inner-City Neighbourhood, co-authored with Edward Burns, was made into an Emmy-winning HBO miniseries. Simon also co-created the HBO series Generation Kill with Ed Burns, and Treme with Eric Overmyer. He lives in Baltimore.