"The difference between public duty and personal responsibility was utterly lost on her. The idea that only duly sworn peace officers were supposed to save people from criminals struck her as absurd. ... The only difference she could see between herself and the authorities was mere legality, and she had no regard whatever for legality. When she heard someone talking about 'obeying the law,' it was as though he had announced he lived his life according to the rules of mah-jongg or gin rummy."

--- From Poison Flower by Thomas Perry.

This is from Perry's Jane Whitefield series. She's an anarchist, as you can see from the quote, but it's not an explicit theme in the novels. Perry died at the age of 78 in September.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Whitefield_(novel_series)

Who knew a quiet retiree with two dogs could be this dangerous? 🐾

Thomas Perry’s The Old Man is part slow-burn spy thriller, part unexpected action ride with a few head-scratching choices along the way.

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My spoiler-free review 👇

http://wornoutspines.com/2025/06/12/the-old-man-thomas-perry-book-review/