The book "Antecedents and Situated Factors of Juvenile Homicide" offers a comprehensive analysis of the factors associated with juvenile homicides. Despite an overall decline in murder rates, youth crime remains a serious issue, particularly among African American adolescents, where it is one of the leading causes of death. The author, Fay Williams, utilizes secondary data from California to examine the characteristics and circumstances linked to juvenile homicides. The applicability of the Routine Activities Theory is also considered. The findings reveal significant developmental differences between younger and older juvenile offenders, as well as notable similarities regarding the crimes committed. This academic book is aimed at professionals and students engaged in criminology, youth psychology, and the social factors of crime.