NZ DETECTIVES

True stories from the New Zealand Police Criminal Investigation Branch

by John Lockyer

Penguin Trade Paperback - $42

NZ Detectives is a collection of candid, true-life detective stories. They are hard-hitting accounts that uncover almost every conceivable human folly and depravity. Collectively, they reveal the detectives’ frustration, anticipation, humour, horror, disbelief, sadness, relief and pleasure. They also show the endless attention to detail that every investigation demands. Released in conjunction with the television documentary series, this book goes behind closed doors to meet former and current detectives dedicated to the pursuit of the truth - men and women whose grit and dedication cracked some of the country’s biggest criminal cases.

The TV ONE, 3 part, 1 hour television documentary series NZ DETECTIVES: In Pursuit of the Truth gives viewers a privileged glimpse into the gritty world of the Detectives of the CIB - The Criminal Investigation Branch of the NZ Police.

Final episode screen date - 8.30pm - 22 November