What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedRogues
Patrick Radden Keefe · Book · 2022
If you loved Rogues, start with Unravelling Amy — a podcast on the same thread. Below: 4 films, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Rogues across media.
What hooked you in Rogues was the way it exposes the dark, complex underbelly of human deception and institutional power.
Films on the same thread
GoodFellas
Martin Scorsese · Film · 1990
Shares a thread with Rogues: Moral Ambiguity.
Much like the subjects profiled in Rogues, this film examines the seduction of the criminal life and the inevitable moral decay that follows a rise within corrupt systems.
Roofman
Derek Cianfrance · Film · 2025
Explores: Redemption, Second Chances, Fatherhood.
If the bizarre, true-life criminal antics in Rogues captured your imagination, you will appreciate this portrait of a man whose unconventional survival methods defy all traditional legal expectations.
Knives Out
Rian Johnson · Film · 2019
Shares a thread with Rogues: Moral Ambiguity.
The sharp investigation into family secrets and wealth in this film mirrors the investigative rigor found in Rogues, dissecting the privilege that often shields the powerful from consequences.
The Batman
Matt Reeves · Film · 2022
Shares a thread with Rogues: Corruption.
This noir exploration of systematic corruption and legacy echoes the deep-seated institutional rot that Patrick Radden Keefe masterfully uncovers throughout the various investigative pieces in Rogues.
Series on the same thread
White Collar
Jeff Eastin · Series · 2009
Shares a thread with Rogues: Moral Ambiguity.
The cat-and-mouse dynamic between a clever con artist and the law captures the same moral ambiguity and fascination with high-stakes manipulation that defines the stories in Rogues.
Tokyo Vice
J.T. Rogers · Series · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Rogues: Corruption, Moral Ambiguity.
This journalistic pursuit of truth within a corrupt underworld shares the same DNA as Rogues, highlighting the immense courage required to expose systemic deception in foreign power structures.
The Rockford Files
Stephen J. Cannell · Series · 1974
Shares a thread with Rogues: Moral Ambiguity.
This series explores the life of an ex-con navigating a corrupt world, reflecting the gritty, character-driven focus on moral complexity that makes the stories in Rogues so compelling.
Black Bird
Dennis Lehane · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with Rogues: Moral Ambiguity.
This intense psychological game of eliciting a confession aligns with the investigative intensity of Rogues, focusing on the high-stakes intersection of criminal psychology and the search for redemption.
Podcasts on the same thread
Unravelling Amy
Podcast
Shares 3 threads with Rogues: deception, true crime, Investigative Journalism.
The deep dive into the life of a prolific fraudster mirrors the meticulous investigative journalism of Rogues, offering a chilling analysis of how deception shapes a criminal career.
Infamous
Podcast
Shares 3 threads with Rogues: power dynamics, investigative journalism, true crime.
These investigative reports on explosive scandals share the same commitment to accountability found in Rogues, stripping away the public veneer to reveal the actual power dynamics beneath.
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Common questions
Is Rogues a single narrative or a collection of stories?
Rogues is a collection of twelve true stories of skulduggery and intrigue. The book compiles investigative detective work by Patrick Radden Keefe, presenting distinct accounts rather than a single continuous narrative.
What kind of writing style can I expect in Rogues?
Rogues features the fast-paced, illuminating writing style of Patrick Radden Keefe. The book is described as a collection of enthralling true stories that showcase Keefe as a virtuoso storyteller, consistent with the journalistic quality found in his other works.
Should I read other books by Patrick Radden Keefe before Rogues?
While Patrick Radden Keefe is the author of Empire of Pain and Say Nothing, Rogues functions as an independent collection of twelve investigative stories. You do not need to read his other books to understand or enjoy the content presented in this specific volume.
Is Rogues considered a work of fiction?
No, Rogues is not fiction. It is a New York Times bestseller consisting of twelve true stories of intrigue and skulduggery. The content is based on the investigative detective work and journalism of Patrick Radden Keefe.