Homicide, A Year on the Killing Streets
A Year on the Killing Streets
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'Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets' is a non-fiction book by David Simon that chronicles a year spent with the Baltimore Police Department's homicide unit.
The book provides a detailed and unflinching look at the realities of police work in a major American city.
Simon follows detectives as they investigate murders, navigate bureaucratic obstacles, and grapple with the emotional toll of their jobs.
The book is known for its realistic portrayal of crime, law enforcement, and the complex social dynamics of urban life.
Simon's work served as the basis for the television series 'Homicide: Life on the Street'.
The book provides a detailed and unflinching look at the realities of police work in a major American city.
Simon follows detectives as they investigate murders, navigate bureaucratic obstacles, and grapple with the emotional toll of their jobs.
The book is known for its realistic portrayal of crime, law enforcement, and the complex social dynamics of urban life.
Simon's work served as the basis for the television series 'Homicide: Life on the Street'.
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