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Donald E. Westlake

    July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008

    Donald E. Westlake was an exceptionally prolific and talented author of American crime fiction, renowned for his cinematic prose and brisk dialogue. His works often delved into the lives of thieves and criminals, with memorable characters like the unlucky John Dortmunder and the ruthless Parker. Westlake was a master craftsman, capable of crafting thrilling narratives with unexpected twists and a keen insight into human nature. His ability to write under various pseudonyms and adapt his stories for film underscores his versatility and lasting impact on the genre.

    Donald E. Westlake
    The Sour Lemon Score and Deadly Edge (2 books in 1 volume)
    Comeback: A Parker Novel
    Lemons Never Lie
    Bank Shot
    Butcher's Moon
    Richard Stark's Parker: The Martini Edition - Last Call
    • This companion volume features a stunning oversized slipcase edition that brings together two acclaimed works, The Score and Slayground. Celebrated for its quality, this collection follows the success of the award-winning Martini Edition, offering fans an elegant presentation of these stories.

      Richard Stark's Parker: The Martini Edition - Last Call
    • Knocking over a lucrative religious revival show, Parker reminds us that not all criminals don ski masks - some prefer to hide behind the wings of fallen angels. Backflash followed soon after, and it found Parker checking out the scene on a Hudson River gambling boat.

      Butcher's Moon
    • Bank Shot

      A Dortmunder Novel

      • 125 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      4.5(51)Add rating

      Instead of robbing a bank, Dortmunder tries to steal the whole building.

      Bank Shot
    • Lemons Never Lie

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Set against a backdrop of societal change, this book explores the complexities of human relationships and personal growth. The narrative delves into the lives of its characters, revealing their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of their time. Themes of love, identity, and resilience are woven throughout, making it a poignant reflection on the human experience. The author's insightful prose captures the essence of the era, inviting readers to connect deeply with the characters' journeys.

      Lemons Never Lie
    • Comeback: A Parker Novel

      • 292 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.2(142)Add rating

      The thief Parker teams up with some crooks to steal half a million dollars from a TV evangelist. But one cannot keep his mouth shut and Parker is on the run, pursued by people on both sides of the law.

      Comeback: A Parker Novel
    • Parker robs a rock concert, but the heist goes sour, and he finds himself - and his woman, Claire - menaced by a pair of sadistic, drug-crazed hippies. Slayground turns the hunter into prey, as Parker gets trapped in a shuttered amusement park, besieged by a bevy of local mobsters.

      Slayground
    • Breakout: A Parker Novel

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
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      Stuck in jail while awaiting trial, Parker builds a network among his fellow cons to assist him in getting out, but when he becomes involved in a heist set up by one of his fellow escapees, they suddenly find themselves on the run.

      Breakout: A Parker Novel
    • What's the worst that could happen?

      • 324 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(1259)Add rating

      Interrupted during a burglary by the owner of the Long Island mansion he had been trying to rob, professional thief Dortmunder encounters a bit of bad luck when he loses his lucky ring

      What's the worst that could happen?