{"title":"Paul Verhoeven","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enthralling world of Paul Verhoeven, a gifted author known for his captivating storytelling and insightful exploration of life's intricate tapestry. With a penchant for weaving humour and honesty into his narratives, Paul Verhoeven offers readers a refreshing perspective within the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eElectric Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e, Verhoeven takes you on an electrifying journey through his childhood, sharing extraordinary anecdotes from his life and his father's incredible career as a police officer. This book is a delightful blend of thrilling tales and heartfelt moments that resonate with readers long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose Units\u003c\/strong\u003e is another compelling work that showcases Paul Verhoeven's unique voice. Exploring the vibrant and often unpredictable world of law enforcement, this memoir is filled with a diverse array of stories that range from the humorous to the deeply touching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Verhoeven's works are an inviting escape into the realm of memoirs, where personal experiences are beautifully portrayed with wit and warmth. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to his writing, you'll find his books an enriching addition to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"electric-blue-by-paul-verhoeven-9781760897772","title":"Electric Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe riveting, darkly funny stand-alone sequel to \u003cem\u003eLoose Units\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Verhoeven's ex-cop dad, John, spent years embroiled in some of the seediest, scariest intrigue and escapades imaginable. One day, John offered Paul the chance of a lifetime—he'd spill his guts on tape. What unfolded in \u003cem\u003eLoose Units\u003c\/em\u003e was a goldmine of true-crime stories, showcasing John's dramatic experience of policing in Sydney in the 1980s and brilliantly twisted sense of humour. But what happened next in John's career was twice as weird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElectric Blue\u003c\/em\u003e spans the final years of John's stint in the New South Wales Police Force, when he took up an offer to move into the grimy, analytical world of forensics. Paul unpicks his father's most terrible cases. There was the case of a rapist hiding in the walls of a shower block, a body that was quite literally cooked, and the bizarre copycat suicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut what's it actually like to have a heroic ex-cop as a dad? Paul and John delve into their unique father-son relationship and how they ended up so different to each other. They figure out how to deal with the choices they've made... or wish they'd made. 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Well, an ex-cop. Long since retired, John spent years embroiled in some of the seediest, scariest intrigue and escapades imaginable. Paul, however, is something of an artsy, sensitive soul who can't understand why he doesn't have the same heroism and courage as his dad. One day, John offers Paul the chance of a lifetime—he'll spill his guts, on tape, for the first time ever, and try to get to the bottom of this difference between them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat unfolds is a goldmine of true-crime stories, showing John's dramatic (and sometimes dodgy) experience of policing in Sydney in the 1980s. The crims, the car chases, the frequent brushes with death and violence, and the grey zone between what's ethical and what's effective—finally Paul gets real insight into what's formed his father's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrilling, fascinating and often laugh-out-loud funny, \u003cem\u003eLoose Units\u003c\/em\u003e is a high-octane adventure in policing, integrity and learning what your father is really all about.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46373722390764,"sku":"9780143783169","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4547883482239.jpg?v=1744822949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/paul-verhoeven.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}