Don't Ask (Dortmunder Novels) [Hardcover]

Westlake is a crime-writing machine bordering on genius…twists and turns, masses of snappy dialogue and a ton of humour - Daily Mirror

Donald Westlake is the undisputed King of Comic Capers - The Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Westlake is a crime-writing machine bordering on genius twists and turns, masses of snappy dialogue and a ton of humour - Daily Mirror Donald Westlake is the undisputed King of Comic Capers - The Times --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

With the planned heist of a religious relic, Dortmunder, the unluckiest criminal in the world, plunges into international diplomacy with a caper for acquiring a seat on the United Nations General Assembly. But a major fiasco proves a bone of contention and forces him to come up with Plan B.

Dortmunder's lucky ring is stolen in the bungled burglary of a nasty billionaire's Long Island mansion. Now, a series of raids are planned to get the ring back -- and get even.

Donald Westlake is a three time Edgar Award winner. The Mystery Writers of America named him a Grand Master, the highest honour bestowed by the society. Amongst his numerous awards he also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Boucheron committee and his screenplay for The Grifters won an Oscar nomination. He is known for the great ingenuity of his plots, his believable and clever characters and his lively and witty dialogue. Born in Brooklyn, he is married and has four sons. He also writes as Richard Stark. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.