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.
Set in Louisiana, True Detective follows two homicide detectives on the hunt for a ritualistic serial killer preying on women and children. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star as the team tasked with unraveling the twisted mystery.