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.
First of all, there is never a typical workday for a homicide detective. I work what's called a 9/17 shift, which means that I work nine-hour days, nine out of 10 weekdays, with weekends off. However, since I am the homicide supervisor, I am always on call.