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The Edgar Award-nominated Buck Schatz series of mysteries featuring a retired cop in Memphis continues with Running Out of Road. "Daniel Friedman has done it again--only better."-- Michael Sears, bestselling author of Black Fridays Once, Detective Buck Schatz patrolled the city of Memphis, chasing down robbers and killers with a blackjack truncheon and a .357. But he's been retired for decades. Now he's frail and demented, and Rose, his wife of 72 years, is ill and facing a choice about her health care that Buck is terrified to even consider. The future looks short and bleak, and Buck's only escape is into the past. But Buck's past is under attack as well. After 35 years on death row, convicted serial killer Chester March finally has an execution date. Chester is the oldest condemned man in the United States, and his case has attracted the attention of NPR producer Carlos Watkins, who believes Chester was convicted on the strength of a coerced confession. Chester's conviction is the capstone on Buck's storied career, and, to save Chester's life, Watkins is prepared to tear down Buck's reputation and legacy.

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In Daniel Friedman's "Don't Ever Get Old," retired Memphis cop Buck Schatz seeks to recover stolen gold from a former adversary. His quest for the treasure draws the attention of dangerous individuals, leading to a thrilling and perilous investigation.

A critical success in the mystery genre, this novel has received starred reviews from major trade publications and earned nominations for prestigious awards, including the Edgar and Thriller awards, while winning the Macavity Award for Best First Novel. Its compelling narrative has attracted the attention of Lionel Wigram, known for producing the Harry Potter films and a Sherlock Holmes sequel, who is set to bring the story to the big screen.

Friedman's exploration of American Judaism reveals a disconnect between religion and the lives of many American Jews. Drawing from nearly forty years of experience as a rabbi, he presents a series of fictional conversations that encapsulate real discussions he's had with countless individuals. These dialogues delve into the complexities of Jewish identity and the varying meanings of being Jewish in contemporary society, offering insights into the spiritual and cultural dimensions of American Jewish life.

The book explores double auction markets where buyers and sellers actively submit bids and asks for standardized commodities and securities. It analyzes empirical evidence gathered from laboratory experiments and computer simulations, providing insights into market dynamics and behaviors.

Focusing on the critical issue of gun control, the book explores the history of America's gun culture and the rise of violent youth crime. It presents statistics and examines incidents of school shootings, alongside factors like media and entertainment influences on violence. Key discussions include major gun control laws, the Second Amendment, and relevant Supreme Court decisions. This comprehensive analysis serves as an essential resource for anyone concerned about the impact of gun violence on American society.

Explores Arthur Conan Doyle's fascination with the Jack the Ripper case.