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A riveting true-crime history of London's first modern police force as told through its most notorious murder cases.. The idea of "Scotland Yard" is steeped in atmospheric stories of foggy London streets, murder by lamplight, and fiendish killers pursued by gentleman detectives. From its establishment in 1829 through the eve of World War II, Scotland Yard - the world's first modern, professional, and centrally organized police force - set new standards for policing and investigating. Scotland Yard advanced ground-breaking use of forensics - from fingerprints to ballistics to evidence collection - made the first attempt at criminal profiling, and captivated the public on both sides of the Atlantic with feats of detective work that rivaled any fictional interpretation.
About the Author
Simon Read is the author of eight previous works of nonfiction published on both sides of the Atlantic. His writing has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Publishers Weekly, and Time. Three of his previous books, including "Winston Churchill Reporting" and "Human Game," have been optioned for movie and television adaptation. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Visit him online at www.simonreadwriting.com.
