Richard Stark is the pen name of the prolific Donald E. Westlake, whose contributions to the canon of literary tough guys and hard-boiled crime are extensive and excellent. His most famous criminal character is "Parker," a professional robber specializing in big heists with big scores. Parker is the main character in 24 out of …
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