Crime Beat

Michael Connelly
Little, Brown and Company (2006)
ISBN 031615377X
Reviewed by William E. Cooper for Reader Views (6/06)

I just finished reading this book and as a career police officer and retired Chief of Police, I found it to be an excellent representation of law enforcement investigations and the issues that are encountered.  Mr. Connelly truly knows what he is writing about as he spent considerable time with the police as a journalist and writer.  He captures the critical details and articulates them in a manner that puts the reader in the shoes of the investigator.  The cases he selected to write about are both interesting, with the right details captured, and span time.  It is clear Mr. Connelly cares about his work as his writing clearly captures the reader’s attention.  He has done his homework and it shows.

This is my first read of a Michael Connelly book and you can be sure I will get and read his other 16 books.  In addition, I am not the only one who speaks highly of his work.  He is rated highly by reviews from some of America’s most notable publications.  This really is worth reading.

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