Will Gonçalo Amaral's next book be more revealing?

[Alfie]

"In my new book..." - looking forward to reading plenty of new Amaral interviews that begin with these words....

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[faithlilly]

"In my new book..." - looking forward to reading plenty of new Amaral interviews that begin with these words....

At last something we both agree on ! 

[Alfie]

At last something we both agree on ! 

yes, especially looking forward to his recipe for humble pie, though that may be in the next volume...

[stephen25000]

yes, especially looking forward to his recipe for humble pie, though that may be in the next volume...

I thought Alfie would be more likely with the Mccanns come the Supreme Court decision.

[John]

"In my new book..." - looking forward to reading plenty of new Amaral interviews that begin with these words....

I would say any new book will be more damaging since it can be based on known events.

[Alfie]

I would say any new book will be more damaging since it can be based on known events.

How can it be any more damaging than the last book?   &%+((£

[John]

How can it be any more damaging than the last book?   &%+((£

Not the last book but "The Truth of the Lie" which was based on a thesis rather than known established facts.

[Alfie]

Not the last book but "The Truth of the Lie" which was based on a thesis rather than known established facts.

How can a book about the established known facts be MORE damaging than his libellous thesis?

[ShiningInLuz]

How can a book about the established known facts be MORE damaging than his libellous thesis?

Possibly by being published in Portugal to a Portuguese audience.  This Portuguese audience is largely ignorant of what went on in Crimewatch 2013, as it did not get aired on Portuguese channels.  And quite clearly Amaral can write that OG put Smithman on the menu and suggest that one of the e-fits looks similar to Gerry.

He could also claim, whether true or not, that his desire to get the Smiths back to obtain further information was to include an attempt to construct e-fits, but this got blocked by his removal.

[John]

How can a book about the established known facts be MORE damaging than his libellous thesis?

Shall we wait and see?

[Brietta]

How can a book about the established known facts be MORE damaging than his libellous thesis?

What does he have to write about?

The old myths he may have had a hand in creating are recognised for what they are.  Times have moved on in Portugal with the Oporto team working alongside Scotland Yard to find Madeleine's abductor.

I don't think there is a lot of mileage left in continuing excoriating the McCanns when that is taken into consideration.
Will his target audience tolerate purchasing a book which doesn't cover that ground?

[Brietta]

Possibly by being published in Portugal to a Portuguese audience.  This Portuguese audience is largely ignorant of what went on in Crimewatch 2013, as it did not get aired on Portuguese channels.  And quite clearly Amaral can write that OG put Smithman on the menu and suggest that one of the e-fits looks similar to Gerry.

He could also claim, whether true or not, that his desire to get the Smiths back to obtain further information was to include an attempt to construct e-fits, but this got blocked by his removal.

He has already done that, Shining, and reprised it continually in numerous media appearances.

You have just covered it in a couple of sentences.

Maybe I have a higher opinion of Portuguese readers than you when I say he is going to have to do much better than that.

[Angelo222]

What does he have to write about?

The old myths he may have had a hand in creating are recognised for what they are.  Times have moved on in Portugal with the Oporto team working alongside Scotland Yard to find Madeleine's abductor.

I don't think there is a lot of mileage left in continuing excoriating the McCanns when that is taken into consideration.
Will his target audience tolerate purchasing a book which doesn't cover that ground?

As Amaral revealed to the Portugal Resident last weekend, "The McCanns problems are of their own making" or words to that effect.  The full story of what went on after Madeleine's disappearance has never been revealed in a book. Consequently Amaral will have a wealth of material to choose from, the ace up his sleeve I believe was the term he used.

[Alfie]

Shall we wait and see?

What "known and established facts" are more damaging to the McCanns than a thesis that they dunnit?  Come on, you made the suggestion, now put up these facts!

[Alfie]

Possibly by being published in Portugal to a Portuguese audience.  This Portuguese audience is largely ignorant of what went on in Crimewatch 2013, as it did not get aired on Portuguese channels.  And quite clearly Amaral can write that OG put Smithman on the menu and suggest that one of the e-fits looks similar to Gerry.

He could also claim, whether true or not, that his desire to get the Smiths back to obtain further information was to include an attempt to construct e-fits, but this got blocked by his removal.

What known and established facts as aired on Crimewatch 2013 could possibly be damaging to the McCanns? !  Amaral can suggest that in his opinion one of the e-fits looks like Gerry but so what?  It has not been established that the Met believes Smithman IS Gerry, so it's only his opinion, not a fact.