Dortmunder Books in Order

book series by Donald E. Westlake

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of The hot rock

    The hot rock

    1970 · 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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  2. Cover of Bank Shot

    Bank Shot

    1972 · 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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Frequently asked questions

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 2 books by Donald E. Westlake , published between 1970–1972.

Where can I buy the Dortmunder books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.