Roderick Thorp Books in Order

Roderick Mayne Thorp, Jr. is an accomplished American novelist renowned for his crime novels. As a young college graduate, he worked at his father's detective agency, gaining valuable insight into the world of crime and investigation. Thorp has also taught literature and creative writing at esteemed institutions in New Jersey and California, and his literary expertise is further evident in his articles published in various newspapers and magazines. Two of his iconic novels, <i>The Detective</i> and <i>Nothing Lasts Forever</i>, have been adapted into successful films: the 1968 film <i>The Detective</i> starring Frank Sinatra, and the 1988 action blockbuster <i>Die Hard</i> based on <i>Nothing Lasts Forever</i> and starring Bruce Willis. His novels continue to captivate audiences, with adaptations into TV movies for <i>Rainbow Drive</i> and <i>Devlin</i>.