Paddy hirsch is a british journalist, explainer and author of crime and historical fictional novels. My first novel, the devils half mile, was published in the us and the uk last year. Paddy hirsch is the editor of the npr podcast the indicator from planet money. Paddy hirsch is an awardwinning journalist and online video host who produces the npr podcast the indicator from planet money. Npr s brings you news about books and authors along with our picks for great reads. He spent two decades working in the news before he got into fiction writing when he published the devils half mile his debut that was published in both the uk and the us. The devils half mile by paddy hirsch overdrive rakuten.
He works as a supervising editor at nprs planet money. He has been an economics and finance news correspondent and editor for twenty years. Seven years after a financial crisis nearly toppled america, traders chafe at government regulations, racial tensions are rising, gangs roam the streets and corrupt financiers make backdoor deals with politicians. Our man provides an inside look at the life of richard. He was schooled in ireland and the uk, and spent ten years in the british royal marines before moving to hong kong to start a career in news. Hes written several books, both novels and nonfiction about the financial system. Check out mpr news podcasts from the awardwinning 74 seconds to indepth conversations on news and culture with kerri miller and our. Paddy hirsch author biography, plus links to books by. Hes written several books, both novels and nonfiction about the. A room of ones own welcomes journalist paddy hirsch, author of hudsons kill set in 1803 new york, hudsons kill is the riveting next historical thriller from npr reporter and producer paddy hirsch, perfect for fans of the alienist and gangs of new york.
Paddy hirsch is a fiction and nonfiction author, journalist, web video host, financial blogger. Set in 1803 new york, hudsons kill is the riveting next historical thriller from npr reporter and producer paddy hirsch, perfect for fans of the alienist and gangs of new york author. Becoming a member of the lovereading community is free. The author of the nonfiction book explaining economics, man vs. Paddy hirsch is the editor of the npr podcast the indicator from planet. Its an historical thriller, set in new york in 1799. He is also the author of a nonfiction book explaining economics, man vs. Paddy hirsch has worked in public radio at npr and marketplace for ten years. No catches, no fine print just unadulterated book loving, with your favourite books saved to your own digital bookshelf. Npr s book concierge is your guide to 2017s best reads. The author of a nonfiction book explaining economics, man vs. Before coming to npr, i spent seven years at marketplace, where i was the. He is the author of the nonfiction book explaining economics, man vs.
Paddy hirsch has worked in public radio at npr and marketplace as a journalist and producer for ten years. Here is an illuminating, insightful, and wonderfully witty journey of discovery through the often confusing financial markets, offering clear. Markets by paddy hirsch of npr s marketplace is economics explained, pure and simple, for the layperson who wouldnt know a bond from an option, and who believes that a future is when well all have flying cars. His first novel is the devils half mile, an historical thriller with a financial twist, set in new york in 1799. Paddy hirsch and john copenhaver solid state books. Paddy hirsch was educated in dublin and belfast, and the university of warwick, where he founded the universitys irish society.
Im also the author of a book called man vs markets, economics explained, plain. The author of the nonfiction book explaining economics. Paddy hirsch is a journalist, broadcaster, online host and now a fiction writer. Set in 1803 new york, hudsons kill is the riveting next historical thriller from npr reporter and producer paddy hirsch, perfect for fans of the alienist and gangs of new york. And violence builds as a mysterious provocateur pits the citys black and irish gangs against. New york in 1803 is rife with tension as the city expands, and whoever knows where the city will build can control it. Its an historical thriller, set in new york at the turn of the 18th century. The author of the devils half mile came to journalism after serving for eight years as an officer in the british royal. Paddy hirsch is an author and murrow awardwinning journalist. Its a tale of wall street trickery, corrupt politics, racial strife, gangs and murder. The devils half mile by paddy hirsch is a riveting historical thriller debut set in 1799 new york city. Paddy hirsch has worked in public radio at npr and marketplace.
Paddy hirsch is a supervising editor for npr s planet. Economics explained, plain and simple, a lighthearted, illustrated book explaining the workings of the financial markets, published by harpercollins. Hirsch is the editor of the npr podcast the indicator, from planet money. Reserved seating is available when the book is preordered from warwicks for the event. Markets, the devils half mile is his fiction debut. Awardwinning financial journalist paddy hirsch, whose commentaries on the economy as senior producer of npr s marketplace reveal an intimate knowledge of the twists and turns of todays markets, takes us back to 1799 wall street, the source of the title of his novel the devils half mile. Paddy hirsch author of the devils half mile goodreads. Our man provides an inside look at the life of richard holbrooke. The devils half mile is an apt title for wall street, as paddy hirsch presents his version of how it may have been in 1799. Ive worked in news for nearly 20 years, but recently ive been writing fiction. Hirsch is an awardwinning journalist and npr producer. He has worked in every journalistic medium, and in a variety of countries in asia, europe and the americas. Use our tags to filter books and find the perfect read for yourself or someone you love. He is a specialist in business, financial and economic news, and his work appears regularly on npr, where he works as the editor of the economics podcast the.
He came to journalism after serving for eight years as an officer in. It is a fastpaced and wellwritten thriller with no lack of investment manipulations, political corruption, gangs, racial and ethnic hostilities, grisly murders and all the action that goes with the territory. The devils half mile by paddy hirsch is a riveting historical thriller debut set in 1799 new york city, perfect for the fans of gangs of new york and the works of caleb carr and erik larson seven years after a financial crisis nearly toppled america, traders chafe at government regulations, racial tensions are rising, gangs roam the streets and corrupt financiers make back. Explaining stuff everything from economics and financial markets to why human beings do what they do. Special representative for afghanistan and pakistan richard holbrooke chats with members of the media after a briefing at the state dept. And violence builds as a mysterious provocateur pits the citys black and irish. But, he appeared at the poisoned pen on an unusual night for scottsdale, arizona. Browse paddy hirschs bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Posted on october 2, 2019 updated on september 29, 2019. If the name paddy hirsch is familiar to you, and not from his justice flanagan thrillers, it may be because hes an npr reporter and producer.
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