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Deltonramsey
Pub date May 4, 2023
ISBN 978-0578277325
Price $15.29 (USD) Paperback, $6.49 Kindle edition
In his latest work, Reynolds, a retired L.A. County Homicide Sergeant, delves deeply into the harrowing case of the 2008 Long Beach homeless encampment murders. With unyielding focus and expert storytelling, he brings the five victims to life, painting a vivid picture of their lives and ultimately their tragic deaths on that fateful November day. As detectives McGuire and Corte painstakingly piece together the puzzle of this heinous crime, readers are transported into a world of chilling details, from forensic clues to witness statements to underlying gang affiliations. And in the midst of it all, they observe the devastating impact on a city shaken to its core. Reynolds’s narrative is sharp and precise, effortlessly guiding the reader through the gripping story. Yet beneath the surface lies a profound exploration of societal issues plaguing today’s society: poverty, homelessness, gang violence, racial bias, and neglect. Grim forensics shed light on the gruesome nature of the crime scene while evoking a visceral reaction within the reader. And as readers journey alongside the detectives towards justice, they are compelled to confront uncomfortable truths about today’s society. With riveting reenactments, intimate human-interest profiles, and urgent prose that demands attention, Reynolds has crafted a must-read work for lovers of true crime. A winner.
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