Description
Step into the gritty reality of Baltimore's homicide unit, where detectives grapple with a relentless tide of violence, striving for justice in a city consumed by crime. This immersive narrative, born from unprecedented access to the front lines of law enforcement, chronicles a year in the lives of the men tasked with solving the city's most brutal murders. Through the eyes of seasoned investigators and a determined rookie, the book unflinchingly explores the human cost of violence and the complex moral landscape of police work. A foundational work that inspired a critically acclaimed television series, this classic offers a powerful and unvarnished look at the dark side of the American experience.
Available Editions
paperback
Random House Audio
Published Jul 1, 1997
360 pages
ISBN: 9780553478341
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Details
First Published
1991
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets by David Simon.