Crime Scene

Mitch Gelman begins this book in an incredibly compelling way - a rookie police reporter is waiting for a murder to occur, on Christmas Day. Sure enough, it does.Follow Gelman's life as a police reporter during his first year. See how he struggled with the writing involved, the difficulties of speaking to grieving family members and the unstoppable effects of crime on society.I read this book on my own in college when I studied both journalism and criminology. Personally, I think it should be added to every journalism school's required reading roster. It's full of useful information and a great read.