Mysterious Press has released the first seven mysteries in the "Dortmunder" series by Donald E. Westlake this week in ebook format.
John Dortmunder was introduced in The Hot Rock, which was later adapted into a film of the same title starring Robert Redford as the unlucky thief.
We're providing a list of these books below, which were originally published between 1970 and 1990, with a synopsis from the first in the series.
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The Hot Rock
Donald E. Westlake
A John Dortmunder Novel
Fresh out of prison, Dortmunder plans a heist that could mean war.
John Dortmunder leaves jail with ten dollars, a train ticket, and nothing to make money on but his good name. Thankfully, his reputation goes far. No one plans a caper better than Dortmunder. His friend Kelp picks him up in a stolen Cadillac and drives him away from Sing-Sing, telling a story of a $500,000 emerald that they just have to steal. Dortmunder doesn't hesitate to agree.
The emerald is the crown jewel of a former British colony, lately granted independence and split into two nations: one for the Talabwo people, one for the Akinzi. The Akinzi have the stone, the Talabwo want it back, and their UN representative offers a fine payday to the men who can get it. It's not a simple heist, but after a few years in stir, Dortmunder could use the challenge.
(2nd) Bank Shot — Instead of robbing a bank, Dortmunder tries to steal the whole building.
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(3rd) Jimmy the Kid — Taking cues from a pulp novel, Dortmunder arranges a kidnapping.
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(4th) Nobody's Perfect — An art collector hires Dortmunder to steal one of his own paintings.
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(5th) Why Me? — Dortmunder draws international attention when he steals the wrong ring.
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(6th) Good Behavior — Dortmunder agrees to do a dangerous favor for a gang of nuns.
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(7th) Drowned Hoped — An old cellmate asks Dortmunder for help robbing a reservoir.
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