Cop Town by Karen Slaughter

Atlanta Police Department during the 1970s, when racism and sexism were a genuine issue in policing. For Kate Murphy, a rookie on her first days as a police officer, reality hits her straight in the face. The male officers want nothing to do with her unless it's sexual, while the female members don’t want to waste their time because so many recruits can’t cut the mustard.

But there is a cop killer in the city, and she has no choice but to team up with another female officer and hopefully learn to survive in a city which is ready to explode.

The story is gritty, honest, and hard-hitting and portrays a dark time in law enforcement. The author brings dark humor into a dark world while presenting a fast-paced, suspenseful cop tale.