Electric Blue
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Electric Blue
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Narrated by:
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Paul F. Verhoeven
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John Verhoeven
About this listen
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 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 '80s 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.
©2020 Paul F. Verhoeven (P)2020 Penguin Random House AustraliaWhat listeners say about Electric Blue
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- Toni Stocks
- 22-08-2020
totally electricfying
There's something to be said about the unique father/son relationship here, throughout the chapters of Electric Blue, Paul weaves the stories of what happens behind the scenes of forensic police work as told from the memories of John's eyes. Its one of those stories that once you start you don't want to put down, and you will literally laugh and cry along with both Paul and John.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-06-2021
fantastic and can't wait for more!
both books were awesome mate it's a credit to you and all involved great work
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-09-2020
Same
The stories are well done and the narration good.
I enjoyed the different last chapter.
The reason I did not go 5 stars is because I felt I had heard the stories already in the podcast. I am a huge fan of the podcast and have listened from the beginning.
It was still good to listen to the stories in a slightly different format.
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- Anonymous User
- 31-08-2020
Cracking book
Not only is the book extremely good, the bond between this father and son is very clear. The way that John engages in the stories toward the end of the book is heart warming. Can’t wait for the next book to come out..
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- Mick
- 04-06-2021
Pretty good
An entertaining and interesting recount of a father’s policing life told by his adoring son. Great stories worth a listen.
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- Liana Boulay
- 11-02-2021
Loved this book and so well read by Paul Verhoeven
Loved this book Paul, it was beautifully written and you read it so well it was a pleasure to listen to.
I hope I do not upset you by saying that I personally did not like the last bit with all the different scenarios , but none the less it is a book I will certainly read again and again. Well done Paul. Liana Boulay
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- chantel
- 11-01-2021
WOW!
Truly amazing!
What a beautiful relationship better father and son. The stories are brilliantly told and the 'Choose your adventures' was completely unexpected and totally fantastic.
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- Vikki Darlington
- 17-05-2021
Awesome
This was such a great book. Took me a bit to get the hang of Paul’s story telling techniques!!! But love listening to him and his dad. Had me smiling for hours! The real life stories of his dad John are great listens. (His mum even gets a little go!!! Would love to hear more of her time in the cops too - hint hint Paul!!!) I’m married to a former NSW Police officer and miss listening to these peoples great efforts to make our world a better place. Thank you Paul for a great listen and thank you John for your service and sharing, especially when sometimes it would have been difficult to relive. I hope through it all, it has helped with the stain it can leave in your brilliant mind. Thanks heaps guys! (And thanks to Paul’s very clever wifey!!!)
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- Kindle Customer
- 19-05-2021
Comedic and engaging story
I really loved this audiobook. Both the story and the narrator are incredibly engaging. I devoured it over a couple of days but I think it would also be a good audiobook if you only had space for 5 minutes here and there.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-10-2021
Loose
Loved it, is my walking stories so I start to guffaw whilst walking alone. Have to look around to see if anyone heard me. Embarrassing to laugh out loud when walking by yourself.
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