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Before achieving fiction fame, Michael Connelly worked as a crime reporter, covering homicide cases across the United States. In "Crime Beat," he presents a series of hard‑hitting, vivid reports that guide readers past the police tape to the investigators, victims, families, and offenders. The book offers a deeply personal look at the aftermath of murder, illustrating the wider impact of crime on communities and the media.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Michael Connelly
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