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Eminently bingeable and meticulously fact-checked, this collection features twelve enthralling stories of intrigue and skulduggery by a prize-winning journalist. Patrick Radden Keefe, recognized with numerous accolades including the National Magazine Award and the Orwell Prize, presents some of his most celebrated articles from the New Yorker. These pieces delve into themes of crime, corruption, secrets, and the blurred lines between lawful and unlawful worlds, reflecting Keefe's abiding interests. In this collection, he explores the world of $150,000 vintage wines, questions the credibility of a whistleblower exposing money laundering at a Swiss bank, and shares time with Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam. He also chronicles the pursuit of an international black-market arms dealer and profiles a dedicated death-penalty attorney representing the 'worst of the worst.' Keefe's byline is always an event, and this compilation allows readers to appreciate the depth of his literary journalism. Each story offers a captivating yet human portrait of criminals, rascals, and those who challenge them, ensuring an engaging reading experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
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Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks, Patrick Radden Keefe
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- 2023
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