John Verdon
John Verdon
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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John Verdon is a renowned American author of mystery novels, best known for his Coughlin series.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: January 6, 1947
No official information on his death date is available as he is still alive.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Professions: Author
John Verdon's writing career has spanned decades, with a focus on mystery novels that captivate readers worldwide.
Early Life and Background
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Verdon was born in 1947. Growing up, he developed an interest in the world of crime and detection, which later influenced his writing style. He began writing at a young age but only gained recognition in later years with the publication of his Coughlin series.
Major Accomplishments
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Verdon is best known for creating the character of Detective Coughlin, who has appeared in several novels.
His books have been praised by critics and readers alike for their unique blend of mystery, suspense, and humor.
Verdon's writing style has been commended for its realistic portrayal of New York City and its law enforcement.Notable Works or Actions
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Some of John Verdon's notable works include:
Think of a Number: This novel introduces Detective Coughlin and marks the beginning of the Coughlin series.
* What the Dead Know: The second book in the series, where Coughlin investigates a series of seemingly unrelated crimes.
Impact and Legacy
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Verdon's novels have had a significant impact on readers worldwide. His unique blend of mystery, suspense, and humor has captivated audiences, making him one of the most respected authors in his genre. He continues to write, inspiring new generations of mystery enthusiasts with each release.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Verdon's quotes and writing are widely remembered due to their thought-provoking nature. His novels often explore themes of justice, morality, and the complexities of human nature. Readers appreciate his realistic portrayal of crime and its impact on society. As a result, Verdon has become a household name among mystery fans, and his books continue to be popular bestsellers.
Quotes by John Verdon
At times like this he always recalled, uneasily, that everyone on earth at a particular latitude sees the same stars in the sky. But no two cultures see the same constellations. He’d seen evidence of the phenomenon again and again: The patterns we perceive are determined by the stories we want to believe.
Normally the thought that someone had paid seventy-five thousand dollars to ride around in a giant toaster would have made him smile.
The personal collisions that upset us the most, the ones we seem powerless to let go of, are those in which we played a role that we are unwilling to acknowledge. That’s why the pain lasts – because we refuse to look at its source. We cannot detach it, because we refuse to look at the point of attachment.
Nothing leaves you more vulnerable to your past than the illusion that you’ve dealt with it.
Whenever you’re disturbed, try to identify the fear beneath the disturbance. The root is always fear, and unless we face it, we tend to act badly.
That boulder is your image of yourself, who you think you are. The person you think you are is keeping the person you really are locked up without light or food or friends. The person you think you are has been trying to murder the person you really are for as long as you both have lived.
The mind is a mass of contradictions and conflicts. We lie to make others trust us. We hide our true selves in the pursuit of intimacy. We chase happiness in ways that drive happiness away. When we’re wrong we fight the hardest to prove we’re right.” Caught.
He was actually quite fond of discrepancies because his experience told him that they eventually provided a window into the truth.
Whenever they collide, facts are no match for beliefs. We may think our beliefs are based on facts, but the truth is that the facts we embrace are based on our beliefs. The great conceit of the rational mind is that facts are ultimately persuasive. But that’s a fantasy. People don’t die to defend the facts, they die to defend their beliefs.