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Followed by \u003cem\u003eTerrible Humans\u003c\/em\u003e, this riveting sequel continues to unravel the complexities of its unforgettable characters and intricate plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlley's most recent release, \u003cem\u003eVery Bad People\u003c\/em\u003e, steps into the realm of biography and memoir, revealing vivid, real-life accounts that are as intriguing as any fictional tale. Through his insightful portrayal of real-world events and personal experiences, Alley encapsulates the fine line between good and evil, drawing you into a world both familiar and shockingly new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Alley's books are a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intersection of fact and fiction, and the eternal struggle between integrity and corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"terrible-humans-by-patrick-alley-9781800961982","title":"Terrible Humans","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Few people have shown more commitment to investigative journalism than Patrick Alley. 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From the oligarch charged with ordering the killing of an investigative journalist to the mercenary army seizing the natural resources of an entire African country, this is a whirlwind tour of the dark underbelly of the world's super-powerful and wickedly wealthy, and the daring investigators dragging them into the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e*\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR \u003ci\u003eVery Bad People:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Reads like a John le Carre novel but is, in fact, very real.' -The Big Issue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Part true crime tale, part investigative procedural, this is the account of the brilliant and necessary superheroes of Global Witness, whose superpower is the truth.' -Edward Zwick, Director of Blood Diamond\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'\u003ci\u003eVery Bad People\u003c\/i\u003e reads like a non-stop high-speed chase' -David Farr, Screenwriter, The Night Manager\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Simply riveting. 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