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The Comedy is Finished Donald E. Westlake

The Comedy is Finished By Donald E. Westlake

The Comedy is Finished by Donald E. Westlake

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Summary

The year is 1977, and America is finally getting over the nightmares of Watergate and Vietnam. But not everyone is ready to let it go. Not aging comedian Koo Davis, friend to generals and presidents and veteran of countless USO tours, and not the five remaining members of the People's Revolutionary Army.

The Comedy is Finished Summary

The Comedy is Finished by Donald E. Westlake

The year is 1977, and America is finally getting over the nightmares of Watergate and Vietnam. But not everyone is ready to let it go. Not aging comedian Koo Davis, friend to generals and presidents and veteran of countless USO tours. And not the five remaining members of the People's Revolutionary Army, who've decided that kidnapping Koo would be the perfect way to bring their cause back to life.

The Comedy is Finished Reviews

The characters are well drawn, the dialog flows, and the chapters speed by, making for a breezy, solid read. This late discovery is a welcomed treat for Westlake's many fans. A natural for all mystery collections. - Library Journal

One of the best Westlake novels I've read. - Washington Post

A terrifying sprint for redemption and rescue with the reader kept in agonizing suspense until the literal last page. Not to be missed. - Mystery Scene

A tense, compelling story...painfully insightful...[readers will] be hard-pressed to put the book down. - Booklist

Halfway into January and we already have the first great book of 2012...some of the finest work of the author's career. And that is truly saying something. - Vince Keenan

We're all in the presence of the master one last time. - Open Letters Review

Sharply written and insightful...a worthy addition to Westlake's lengthy catalogue. - Publishers Weekly

Unexpectedly moving. - Detectives Beyond Borders

...a master at the top of his game. - Slacker Heroes

Surprisingly emotionally potent...God bless Charles Ardai and Hard Case Crime. - Barnes & Noble Ransom Notes

A real page turner...Westlake's book is hot with fear, remorse, lust and violence... - Ed Gorman
Westlake is a master of ratcheting up the tension...the book is highly recommended. - Bill Crider

A masterful little gem. - In Reference to Murder

About Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake is widely regarded as one of the great crime writers of the 20th Century. He won three Edgar Awards and was named a Grandmaster by the Mystery Writers of America. Many of his books have been made into movies; Westlake also wrote the screenplay for The Grifters, for which he received an Academy Award nomination.

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GOR004674491
9780857684080
0857684086
The Comedy is Finished by Donald E. Westlake
Donald E. Westlake
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Titan Books Ltd
20120427
320
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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