{"product_id":"scotland-yards-murder-squad-dick-kirby-9781526766533","title":"Scotland Yard's Murder Squad","description":"In 1906 the Metropolitan Police Commissioner was asked by the Home Office to make available skilled investigators for murder enquiries nationwide as few constabularies had sufficiently skilled - or indeed, any - detectives.   Thus was born the Reserve Squad, or Murder Squad, as it later became known. Despite a reluctance by some forces to call upon The Met, the Murder Squad has proved its effectiveness on countless occasions with its remit extended to British territories overseas. A particularly sensitive case was the murder of a local superintendent on St Kitts and Nevis.   A former Scotland Yard detective, the Author uses his contacts and experiences to get the inside track on a gruesome collection of infamous cases. Child murderers, a Peer's butler, a King's housekeeper, gangsters, jealous spouses and the notorious mass murderer Dr Bodkin Adams compete for space in this spine-chilling and gripping book which is testament to the Murder Squad's skills and ingenuity - and the evil of the perpetrators.   Brimming with gruesome killings, this highly readable book proves that there is no substitute for old fashioned footwork and instinct.","brand":"Pen \u0026 Sword Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374666182944,"sku":"9781526766533","price":12.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/2812\/7264\/files\/9781526766533_1460153.jpg?v=1789714869","url":"https:\/\/bookcorner.com\/products\/scotland-yards-murder-squad-dick-kirby-9781526766533","provider":"The Book Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}