Bad News - Hardcover

Westlake, Donald E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0709070454 ISBN 13: 9780709070450

Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

Dortmunder and his usual companions, whilst busy proving that crime does not pay, find themselves involved with felonies both high and low. What begins as a simple grave robbery escalates into high-stakes confrontations at an American Indian gambling casino, a burglary that's such a perfect crime no one realizes it happened, and assaults on the infallibility of DNA testing so complex even the characters are left wondering whose head they're scratching. Through thick and thin John Dortmunder as usual prevails - more or less. Out of the skier-infested slopes of New York State through storm and fire, through city and country slickers, past a judge whose only prayer is that he never meets an interesting case, Dortmunder slogs on, with or without the bacon. For him, getting there is all the fun. It's a good thing his faithful companion, May, has kept her day job.

About this title

About the Author

Donald E. Westlake was born in Brooklyn in 1933. After serving in the US Air Force he began his writing career with The Mercenaries in 1960. He has written a host of novels over the past thirty-five years, both under his own name and numerous pseudonyms. Many have been filmed. Named a Mystery Writers of America Grand Master in 1993 and a three-time Edgar winner, he lives with his wife, the writer Abby Adams, in rural New York State.

Edition details

• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0709070454
• ISBN 13: 9780709070450
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224