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Mentioned in 10 episodes
The detective
Book • 1966
Roderick Thorp's "The Detective" is a crime novel centered around Joe Leland, a seasoned detective investigating a murder case involving a severed penis.
The story delves into the dark underbelly of crime, exploring themes of corruption, violence, and the psychological toll on law enforcement officers.
Thorp's experience as a private investigator and crime reporter adds a layer of realism to the narrative.
The novel's gritty realism and complex characters make it a compelling read for fans of crime fiction.
The book's unique plot and characters have inspired various adaptations, including the film "Die Hard".
The story delves into the dark underbelly of crime, exploring themes of corruption, violence, and the psychological toll on law enforcement officers.
Thorp's experience as a private investigator and crime reporter adds a layer of realism to the narrative.
The novel's gritty realism and complex characters make it a compelling read for fans of crime fiction.
The book's unique plot and characters have inspired various adaptations, including the film "Die Hard".
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Tim Harford while discussing the impact of emotional stories on our perception of risk.
Tim Harford while discussing the impact of emotional stories on our perception of risk.
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The Halloween Poisoner
Mentioned by Tim Harford as his new book, offering ten rules to help understand statistics and cognitive biases.
Tim Harford as his new book, offering ten rules to help understand statistics and cognitive biases. The Data Detective
Mentioned by Tim Harford as his own book and a key source for the episode.
The Art Forger, the Nazi, and "The Pope"
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Cal Newport as his newest book, which explores how to make sense of data and avoid being misled by it.
Cal Newport as his newest book, which explores how to make sense of data and avoid being misled by it.
Ep. 67: TIM HARFORD on Leaving Academia to Become a Bestselling Writer
Mentioned by Paul Scheer as the author of "The Detective", a book that inspired the movie "Die Hard".
Die Hard (Re-Release)
