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The Hot Rock: A Dortmunder Novel (Book One) (The Dortmunder Novels)
by Donald E. Westlake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition★★★★★
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Customers enjoy this crime novel for its twists and turns in the plot, with one review noting it's full of imaginative twists. Moreover, the writing is praised for its fabulous prose, and customers appreciate the interesting characters, with one review highlighting the insight into New York City's unique personalities. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers noting it's better than the movie adaptation, and one review mentioning it can be read in any order within the series.
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Edgar Award Finalist: A comical crime caper “filled with action and imagination” (The New York Times Book Review). John Dortmunder leaves jail with ten dollars, a train ticket, and nothing to make money on but his good name. Thankfully, his reputation goes far. No one plans a caper better than Dortmunder. His friend Kelp picks him up in a stolen Cadillac and drives him away from Sing-Sing, telling a story of a $500,000 emerald that they just have to steal. Dortmunder doesn’t hesitate to agree. The emerald is the crown jewel of a former British colony, lately granted independence and split into two nations: one for the Talabwo people, one for the Akinzi. The Akinzi have the stone, the Talabwo want it back, and their UN representative offers a fine payday to the men who can get it. It’s not a simple heist, but after a few years in stir, Dortmunder could use the challenge. Read more
Product Information
| ASIN | B005UK7TVS |
| Publisher | MysteriousPress.com/Open Road |
| Accessibility | Learn more |
| Publication date | October 25, 2011 |
| Language | English |
| File size | 5.0 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Print length | 246 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1453230428 |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
| Book 1 of 15 | The Dortmunder Novels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,106 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #11 in Heist Crime #91 in Heist Thrillers #115 in General Humorous Fiction |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,983 ratings |