In 1974 Atlanta, Kate Murphy begins her first day at the police department during a period of intense social friction and systemic corruption. A shooter is targeting officers, creating a climate of paranoia across the city. Kate, who comes from a wealthy background, is paired with Maggie Lawson, a woman from a family of blue-collar policemen. Together, they navigate a department defined by open sexism and racial hostility. The narrative follows their investigation into the cop killer while they face physical threats and professional sabotage from their own male colleagues who want them off the force.
This book is for readers of historical crime fiction who value an uncompromising look at the evolution of law enforcement. It attracts those interested in the specific social dynamics of the post-Vietnam American South and the experiences of women entering male-dominated institutions. Readers finish the book with a visceral understanding of the historical barriers women faced in policing. They gain a detailed perspective on how institutional bias shaped criminal investigations before modern forensic technology and civil rights reforms fundamentally changed the internal culture of city departments.
Clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2014
- Language
- EN
