Electric Blue

Dive into the gripping narrative of 'Electric Blue', where true crime meets heartfelt storytelling. In this fascinating work, Paul Verhoeven unveils the riveting tales from his father, ex-cop John Verhoeven's tenure in the New South Wales Police Force. This compelling trade paperback, published by Penguin Australia in 2020, spans 384 pages of intense and sometimes laugh-out-loud moments that explore the darker side of policing in the 1980s Sydney. Each chapter delves into harrowing cases, from an elusive rapist hiding within shower block walls to a shocking incident involving a cooked body and bizarre copycat suicides. This book not only highlights the unique investigative techniques of forensic detectives but also sheds light on the complexities of a father-son relationship shaped by unconventional choices and extraordinary circumstances. You’ll discover the struggles and triumphs of a heroic cop and his son, who navigate their vastly different paths through the world of crime and family ties. 'Electric Blue' is not just a documentation of crime but an engaging exploration of integrity, experience, and the unbreakable bonds that family can forge amidst chaos. Immerse yourself in this high-octane narrative filled with unexpected humor and riveting tales of adventure that spark reflection on policing, family dynamics, and personal choices. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping! Note: Combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760897772
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 384


Description:
Paul 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 Loose Units 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.

Electric Blue 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.

But 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. And Paul's mum, Christine, reveals what it was like to be a pioneering female cop in the eighties, when misogyny was rife in the force.

Thrilling, fascinating and unexpectedly laugh-out-loud funny, Electric Blue is another high-octane adventure in policing, integrity and learning what family is really all about.

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