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The first novel, Hardcase, is dedicated to Richard Stark/Donald Westlake. Demand for Westlake to bring back Parker resulted in the very well-received (and appropriately titled) Comeback in 1997. The Dortmunder book series by Donald E. Westlake includes books The Hot Rock, Bank Shot, Jimmy The Kid, and several more. The character’s name comes from a neon sign that Westlake saw that read DAB which was for a beer called “Dortmunder Actien Bier”. – Donald E. Westlake, ‘An interview with Donald Westlake Author of the Parker novels’ Of course, anyone can get lucky, and a character like Parker might be fun for a one-book romp… or a twenty-four book series in which he doesn’t significantly change, develop, or open up to the reader. Drowned Hopes: A Dortmunder Mystery (The Dortmunder Novels Book 7) by Donald E. Westlake (February 2, 2012) Book 7 of 14 5.0 out of 5 stars 3 customer ratings See all books authored by Donald E. Westlake, including The Plot Thickens, and The Hot Rock, and more on ThriftBooks.com. Author Dan Simmons has paid homage to Westlake and his Parker character with three hard-boiled action novels featuring the character of Joe Kurtz, a past and current private investigator who spent time in Attica prison. Donald E. Westlake -- the complete book list. The “Dortmunder” series by author Donald E. Westlake stars a thief (who has a lot of bad luck) named John Dortmunder. Looking for books by Donald E. Westlake? Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. John Dortmunder Series in Order - Donald E. Westlake - FictionDB Donald Edwin Westlake July 12, — December 31, was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit. Donald Westlake wrote numerous short non-fiction articles on a variety of subjects.
He also gave talks and interviews, wrote letters and reviews and generally comported himself in the non-fiction universe with the same apparent ease as his ability to produce works of fiction. Richard Stark’s (actually Donald Westlake’s) PARKER is a hardened professional thief who appeared in a string of almost twenty excellent, extremely hardboiled caper paperback originals in the sixties and seventies. See the complete Dortmunder series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He specialized in crime fiction , especially comic capers , with an … Child Development and Parenting (Teachers Edition) by Helen Gum Westlake, Donald G. Westlake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.com. To read Donald E. Westlake at the top of his game is to attend a master class in fun, fast-paced pulp. Complete series list: John Dortmunder (17 Books) by Donald E. Westlake.