Taryn C. (TarynC) - , reviewed on 8/22/2013 + 213 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

I loved this book and couldnt put it down. It examines the beginning of the NYPD in the mid 19th century in a crime ridden area of the city. As the police dept evolves a former bartender is tasked with solving a crime, one of the first detectives, he has to figure it out as he goes along. The book describes flash language, which was a slang used by criminals some words we still use today, which was fascinating. I passed this on to my mom, daughter, stepdad and they loved it as well!

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