{"product_id":"scotland-yard-s-murder-squad-9781526766533","title":"Scotland Yard's Murder Squad","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrimming with gruesome killings, this highly readable book proves that there is no substitute for old fashioned footwork and instinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Dick Kirby\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLondon, Greater London, True crime, Criminal investigation \u0026amp; detection\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 11 Sep 2026 by Pen \u0026amp; Sword Books Ltd.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dick Kirby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57320556331386,"sku":"9781526766533","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781526766533.jpg?v=1790657401","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/scotland-yard-s-murder-squad-9781526766533","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}