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The Dortmunder series follows John Dortmunder, a persistent and resourceful heist planner who often finds himself in flawed but ambitious schemes. Set in a world of near-successful crimes and flawed alliances, the series explores his recurring attempts at robbery, often driven by financial desperation and the influence of his friend Kelp. The stories emphasize the tension between planning and execution, with a focus on the flawed yet determined nature of Dortmunder's criminal endeavors.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1970 · Donald E. Westlake
John Archibald Dortmunder is a thief whose capers never quite succeed. After his release from prison, he and his friend Kelp plot to steal the…
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Buy on Amazon1972 · Donald E. Westlake
John Dortmunder, a persistent heist-planner, is involved in an encyclopedia-selling scam that is about to fail. He is tired of carrying heavy…
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What order should I read the Dortmunder books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The hot rock”. Start with “The hot rock.”
How many books are in the Dortmunder series?
We list 3 books by Donald E. Westlake , published between 1970–1974.
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