Ed McBain
Ed McBain was the pen name of Evan Hunter, an American author and screenwriter. He was born on October 15, 1926, and passed away on July 6, 2005. McBain was best known for his 87th Precinct series of police procedural novels, which he began in 1956 with 'Cop Hater' and continued for over 50 years. His work in the crime fiction genre has been highly influential, and he is often credited with popularizing the police procedural subgenre. In addition to his work under the name Ed McBain, he also wrote under his birth name and several other pseudonyms.
Books
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1. Cop Hater
In the gritty urban landscape of the 87th Precinct, a series of brutal murders targeting police officers sends shockwaves through the force. As detectives scramble to find a pattern and motive behind the killings, they must navigate the treacherous streets and the complexities of their personal lives. The novel delves into the lives of the cops, their camaraderie, and the relentless pressure of working on a case where they themselves are the targets. With each officer's death, the tension mounts, and the precinct must catch the murderer before fear undermines their duty to protect and serve.
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2. Sadie When She Died
In this gritty police procedural, a seasoned detective investigates the brutal murder of a woman, only to uncover a web of deceit and infidelity. As the detective delves into the victim's tumultuous marriage and the husband's suspicious behavior, he must navigate through a series of misleading clues and potential suspects. The case becomes more complex when the detective's own sense of justice is challenged, leading to a tense and unexpected resolution that questions the boundaries between law, morality, and the pursuit of truth in the face of crime.
The 4646th Greatest Book of All Time
