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Jack Carr discusses this 1972 novel and how it differs from the Sylvester Stallone movie adaptation, using it as an example of how adaptations change from books to film.

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Jack Carr credits this book with teaching him about the hero's journey narrative structure, which influenced his approach to writing and was an inspiration for George Lucas's Star Wars.

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Mentioned as both a PBS series with Bill Moyers and subsequent books based on those interviews. Jack's mother introduced him to this work, which influenced his understanding of storytelling.

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Discussed as a prequel/sequel book to the movie Heat, co-written by director Michael Mann with novelist Meg Gardner. Jack praises it as exceeding expectations.

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Referenced as an example of a director writing a novelization of his own movie with added scenes and changed dialogue.

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Mentioned as a novelization based on the screenplay that made the New York Times bestseller list in 1985. Jack is collecting these old novelizations.

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Another David Morrell novelization that Jack is collecting as part of his interest in 1980s novelizations.

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Jack read this short story in sixth grade and it inspired him to eventually write his novel Savage Son, which explores the theme of hunter and hunted.

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Jack discusses how this was Grisham's first novel that initially couldn't find a publisher, but was republished after The Firm became successful. Jack considers it Grisham's best work.

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Referenced as the breakthrough novel that made John Grisham famous and led to the republication of A Time to Kill. Used as an example of why Jack always planned to write a second book.

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Discussed as a Washington Post book containing interviews obtained through FOIA lawsuits, revealing discrepancies between what military officers said privately about Afghanistan versus their public statements.

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Jack references this book when discussing 'insurgent math' and how military actions in Afghanistan inadvertently created more enemies.

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Jack read this before starting to write his first novel, though he notes it's more autobiography than a how-to book on writing.

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One of the books Jack read as preparation for becoming a novelist, written by the author of First Blood.

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Referenced when Jack discusses 'turning pro' as a writer and making the mental shift to considering himself a professional author before having a publishing deal.

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Brody references this book (though mentions only seeing the movie) in the context of discussing how dedicated fans might react to an author's treatment of beloved characters.

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Jack mentions this book has a similar theme to Misery, involving a narrator character in a thriller scenario.