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“The first novel I published was called A Conspiracy of Tall Men, and it was about a professor of conspiracy theories whose wife is killed in a plane crash, and he finally gets the conspiracy he's been looking for.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: transition to writing
For: Readers interested in fiction that explores complex emotional themes and moral questions.
Key quote: “the first novel I published was called A Conspiracy of Tall Men, and it was about a professor of conspiracy theories whose wife is killed in a plane crash, and he finally gets the conspiracy he's been looking for, but, of course, it's no solace because, you know, he had to lose his wife to get it.”
The host mentioned 'A Conspiracy of Tall Men' to illustrate the author's journey from working as a paralegal to becoming a fiction writer. The book's themes reflect the author's experiences and the complexities of life, particularly in relation to family and moral dilemmas.