Scotland Yard’s Casebook of Serious Crime: Seventy-Five Years of No-Nonsense Policing

By: Dick Kirby

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Synopsis: Real-life stories of cops vs. criminals from a veteran of the Metropolitan Police and author praised for his &“engaging style&” (Joseph Wambaugh, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Harbor Nocturne). Dick Kirby, former long-serving Met officer and bestselling author, recounts the policing of the twentieth century, when uniformed officers were visibly part of the community, patrolling their beats and protecting the public&’s property. Detectives detected, cultivating informants and, like their uniform counterparts, knowing the characters on their manor. What&’s more, they were backed by their senior officers, who had on-the-job experience. Drawing on both celebrated and lesser known cases, Kirby describes in plain speak crime-fighting against merciless gangsters, desperate gunmen, inept kidnappers, vicious robbers, daring burglars, and ruthless blackmailers. Using his firsthand knowledge, he highlights the often-unconventional methods used to frustrate and outwit hardened criminals—and the satisfaction gained from successful operations. Praise for Dick Kirby&’s previous books &“A gritty series of episodes from his time in the Met—laced with black humor and humanity.&” —East Anglian Daily Times &“A great read with fascinating stories and amusing anecdotes.&” —Suffolk Norfolk Life Magazine

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