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Catch and Kill

Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators
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Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow delves into the investigative journey behind uncovering a major media scandal. It exposes the efforts to silence victims, the culture of intimidation, and the dangerous power dynamics in the industry. The narrative combines gripping investigative reporting with personal experiences, offering a deep look at the pursuit of truth and justice.
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Catch and Kill

In a dramatic account of violence and espionage, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Ronan Farrow exposes serial abusers and a cabal of powerful interests hell-bent on covering up the truth, at any cost.

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In Catch and Kill, Ronan Farrow embarks on a perilous journey that begins with a routine television investigation but quickly spirals into an explosive revelation. Farrow uncovers a chilling story involving one of Hollywood’s most influential producers, a man whose predatory actions have long been veiled by a cloak of power, affluence, and systematic silence. As he inches closer to the heart of this scandal, Farrow finds himself ensnared in a web of intrigue where elite lawyers and hardened spies launch covert operations to thwart his investigation and smear his reputation.

These operatives employ a terrifying array of tactics: from relentless surveillance and sophisticated intimidation to manipulating deeply personal traumas within Farrow’s own family. The narrative reveals an environment rife with resistance and enigmatic obstacles, slowly unravelling a conspiracy that extends from the glitzy studios of Hollywood to the political corridors of Washington D.C. and beyond.

Catch and Kill delves into the sordid strategies of surveillance and harassment used by the wealthy and powerful to muzzle investigative journalists and escape justice. Farrow’s journey is not undertaken alone; he is joined by courageous women who choose to break their silence and expose their harrowing stories of abuse, sparking a global reckoning. The book sheds light on the systemic corruption enabling these cycles of abuse and cover-ups, providing an unflinching account of those who dared to defy it.

Both a gripping spy thriller and a searing piece of investigative journalism, Catch and Kill spotlights the rampant misuse of power and its devastating consequences. Farrow's tenacity not only uncovers shocking new stories but also ignites a dialogue that reverberates through society, challenging entrenched norms and championing the voices of the silenced.

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Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow is described as darkly funny and poignant, providing a first-hand account of being at the centre of a major story while showcasing breathtakingly dogged reporting. The narrative has a fast pace and captures the terror and paranoia experienced by Weinstein's victims, similar to a thriller. It is meticulous and devastating, often riveting and shocking, with the impact likened to a hand grenade in the New York media world. Farrow's appreciation for the nuances of how women are discredited adds depth to this lively and wide-ranging piece.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780708899281

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fleet

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Ronan Farrow is a contributing writer to the New Yorker, where his investigative reporting has won the Pulitzer Prize for public service, the National Magazine Award and the George Polk Award, among other honors. He previously worked as an anchor and investigative reporter at MSNBC and NBC News and is currently producing documentaries for HBO. His print commentary and reporting has appeared in publications including the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Washington Post. Before his career in journalism, he served as a State Department official in Afghanistan and Pakistan. He is also the author of the New York Times bestseller War on Peace: The End of Diplomacy and the Decline of American Influence. Farrow has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People and one of GQ's Men of the Year. He is a graduate of Yale Law School and a member of the New York Bar. He recently completed a DPhil in political science at Oxford University, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. He lives in New York.

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