“A new piece from Patrick Radden Keefe? I will drop everything to read it. “ marvel of a book, showcasing not just Keefe’s diverse interests but also his skill at marrying investigative journalism with terrific storytelling.” - Air Mail “In this ‘greatest hits’ collection, the author of the acclaimed Empire of Pain stops at nothing in pursuit of the truth… Keefe is among the hallowed practitioners of American long-form journalism…ou can’t help but admire a preternaturally attentive reporter at work…Unforgettable.” - The Observer (UK) “ fast-paced and frequently suspenseful read…Taken together, the essays reflect the collective preoccupations of the unsettling era in which we now live.” - Washington Post “The literary style of New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe is already iconic… Keefe delivers masterpieces in miniature.” - Oprah Daily “A collection…of astounding variety, each more riveting and extraordinary than the last.” - Booklist (starred review) Immensely enjoyable writing married with fascinating subjects makes this a must-read.”- Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) “ superlative collection… Every one of these selections is a journalistic gem.
Keefe is not so detached as that, but he does pay his unique subjects the compliment of his world-class attention, in works of deadline prose that shock, inform and entertain."- Wall Street Journal "ull of extraordinary incidents and unpredictable turns of fate…Bourdain got a tattoo on his forearm of Montaigne’s motto, in ancient Greek: ‘I suspend judgment.’ Mr. He recognizes that we're all unreliable narrators of our own lives, and writes about his subjects with a keen sense of understanding…This book is a joy to read.” - NPR “Compulsively readable, imbued with narrative tension… n excellent collection of Keefe's detective work, and a fine introduction to his illuminating writing…demonstrates Keefe's immense skill as a storyteller… Rogues is a wonderful book, not only because Keefe's prose is masterful, but because he has a preternatural gift for reading people. It’s highly entertaining, of course, but what shines through most brightly is Keefe’s fascination with what makes us human even when we’re at our most imperfect.” - Los Angeles Times ROGUES is a collection of Keefe’s New Yorker articles about criminals and con artists and more. “A new book by Keefe means drop everything and close the blinds you’ll be turning pages for hours.
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