William Shaw
4 SeriesWilliam Shaw is an English journalist and author, best known for his novel "The Birdwatcher." His book "Salt Lane" has been optioned for television. Shaw also authored the DS Breen and WPC Tozer series, set in 1960s London.
In "She's Leaving Home," the first book of the Breen and Tozer series by William Shaw, a young woman is found strangled in 1968 London's St. John's Wood. Detective Sergeant Breen suspects the victim might be a Beatles fan frequenting Abbey Road. Paired with the contemporary Helen Tozer, Breen's traditional methods contrast sharply with Tozer's modern approach. Together, they navigate the complexities of the case, reflecting the era's shifting dynamics.
