Catching a KiIler Doctor

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".

In this book, David Spiegelhalter guides readers through the essential principles of statistics, using real-world examples such as analyzing medical screening, crime sprees of serial killers, and determining the luckiest passenger on the Titanic. The book emphasizes the importance of clarifying questions, assumptions, and expectations, and responsibly interpreting the answers. It covers various statistical concepts, including regression models, probability theory, and Bayesian analysis, making it a definitive guide to the power of data in the age of big data.

In this book, Anne Case and Angus Deaton explore the alarming rise in 'deaths of despair'—including suicides, drug overdoses, and alcoholism—among middle-aged white Americans. They argue that these deaths are linked to economic inequality, the weakening position of labor, the growing power of corporations, and a healthcare system that redistributes working-class wages to the wealthy. The authors provide a comprehensive historical, social, and economic analysis, highlighting the need for reforms to ensure that capitalism serves the broader population rather than just the elite.

This book provides an in-depth investigation into the life and crimes of Dr. Harold Shipman, a respected GP who was secretly a serial killer with between 200 and 300 victims. The authors explore how he managed to evade detection for so long and the factors that led to his eventual capture. The book is fully updated following Shipman's suicide in prison.