Loose Units
Paul F. Verhoeven
Apr 2019 · Bolinda · Narrated by Paul F. Verhoeven
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Paul Verhoeven's father, John, is a cop. 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. What 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. Thrilling, fascinating and often laugh-out-loud funny, Loose Units is a high-octane adventure in policing, integrity and learning what your father is really all about.
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8 reviews
Meg Larson
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December 7, 2020
Absolutely loved this audiobook! I tore through it in about two days. I got a copy for my husband and he loved it, as well. I've been listening to the podcast (Loose Units) since about the 5th episode, and now my husband listens along with me in the car. Hilarious and informative! We've learned a ton of Australian slang, as well - always good to learn a new language😉 Love Paul and John! They've been especially comforting during covid, makes us feel a little bit less alone.
c3168014 UoN Callaghan
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July 22, 2019
Brilliant, let Dad read more in the next one 😉
Alison Visser
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July 12, 2019
Love it! Love the podcast.
About the author
Paul F. Verhoeven is an author, actor, screenwriter and ABC Radio presenter, A mainstay on the Australian media landscape, he has written for ABC News Online, IGN, Smith Journal and Yen Magazine. He is also the co-writer of Gnomes, Stan's new horror-comedy, alongside Tegan Higginbotham. After hosting Steam Punks! on ABC3, he released two bestselling books: Loose Units and Electric Blue. Verhoeven is the commentator on Discovery Channel's hilarious Dr Karl's Outrageous Acts of Science and has been a guest on ABC's Whovians, hosted by Rove McManus.
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