Crime on Their Hands

by Dell Shannon

Part of Lieutenant Luis Mendoza, book 16

First published 1970

Lieutenant Luis Mendoza of the Los Angeles Police Department faces another complex case in the sprawling city he knows so well. When violence strikes, Mendoza applies his methodical approach and sharp instincts to unravel the truth behind the crime. Working alongside his dedicated team of detectives, he navigates the social tensions and urban challenges of early 1970s Los Angeles. The investigation demands patience and skill as Mendoza pieces together evidence and motives. Each clue brings him closer to understanding not just what happened, but why ordinary people find themselves capable of extraordinary violence. This case tests Mendoza's experience and reveals the human struggles beneath the surface of police work.

Genres: mystery, crime, detective

Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: amateur-sleuth, procedural

Setting: Los Angeles

Period: 1970s

223 pages · Hardcover · Gollancz

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