Homicide

David Simon

RRP: £8.99

Publisher: CANONGATE BOOKS

Publication Date : 04/06/2009

Paperback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

A true crime classic which was the inspiration for TV's "The Wire". Simon was the first reporter to gain unlimited access to the Baltimore homicide unit, and his book is both a compelling account of their casework, and an investigation into our culture of violence.

Publisher's description:

The scene is Baltimore. Twice every three days another citizen is shot, stabbed, or bludgeoned to death. At the cente of this hurricane of crime is the city's homicide unit, a small brotherhood of men confronted by the darkest of American visions. This book presents an account of casework and an investigation into our culture of violence.

ISBN: 9781847673121