There is something truly fascinating about the mind of a criminal, about the web of lies and deceit that can be spun to build an empire of fraud. In Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks, Orwell Prize-winning author Patrick Radden Keefe dives into the schemes and conceits of criminals from around the world—from duplicitous “whistleblowers” to crooked attorneys to black market arms dealers. It’s a captivating and intriguing exploration of what makes these rogues tick, what drives them, and what compels them to seek out the darker underbelly of society.
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There is something truly fascinating about the mind of a criminal, about the web of lies and deceit that can be spun to build an empire of fraud. In Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks, Orwell Prize-winning author Patrick Radden Keefe dives into the schemes and conceits of criminals from around the world—from duplicitous “whistleblowers” to crooked attorneys to black market arms dealers. It’s a captivating and intriguing exploration of what makes these rogues tick, what drives them, and what compels them to seek out the darker underbelly of society.