When the Book Review introduced a new best-seller list devoted to trade paperback fiction last Sept. 23, the editors explained that the list âgives more emphasis to the literary novels and short-story collections reviewed so often in our pages (and sometimes published only in softcover).â That suggests the difference between trade and mass-market ...
What is a homicide detective? A homicide detective is a member of law enforcement that coordinates murder investigations. These detectives work with a team of forensic experts to determine cause of death and indentify potential suspects. Becoming a homicide detective usually requires an advanced degree and several years of experience working in the police department. Contrary to media perceptions, it is also a very tedious and painstaking job that requires critical analysis and attention to minute details.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, detectives and criminal investigators make an average of $65,860 a year. Those who work specifically for the local government, as homicide detectives usually do, make closer to $61,230 a year. State government detectives make less, around $54,940 a year. Federal detectives make the most, averaging about $75,390 a year as of 2009.