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.
Although the general term âhomicideâ is used when describing this police position, homicide detectives actually investigate deaths that occur due to any number of circumstances, such as: 1  Manslaughter. 2  Suicide. 3  Unattended deaths. 4  Officer-involved shootings resulting in death or serious injury.