Get Real by Donald E Westlake
In Westlake's classic caper novels, the bad get better, the good slide a bit, and Lord help anyone caught between a thief named John Dortmunder and the current object of his attention. However, being caught red-handed is inevitable in Dortmunder's next production, when a TV producer convinces this thief and his merry gang to star in a reality TV show that captures their next score. The producer guarantees to find a way to keep the show from being used in evidence against them. They're dubious, but the pay is good, so they take him up on his offer. As the gang plans their next move with the cameras rolling, Dortmunder and his sidekick sneak onto the roof of their new studio to organize a private enterprise. It will take an ingenious plan to outwit viewers glued to their TV sets, but Dortmunder is determined to end this shoot with a good deal of money in his pockets.
'Westlake is a crime-writing machine bordering on genius twists and turns, masses of snappy dialogue and a ton of humour' Daily Mirror
Donald Westlake won the Edgar Award three times and was named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America. Amongst his numerous awards he also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Bouchercon committee and his screenplay for The Grifters won an Oscar nomination. He is known for the great ingenuity of his plots, his believable and clever characters and his lively and witty dialogue. Born in Brooklyn, he died in New York on 31 December, 2008.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781849161053 |
| ISBN 10 | 1849161054 |
| Title | Get Real |
| Author | Donald E Westlake |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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