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Dortmunder

by Donald E Westlake

15 books Started 1970 Latest 2009
Publication Reading Order

The Dortmunder is a Crime Fiction / Mystery series by Donald E Westlake, made up of 15 books published between 1970 and 2009. It begins with The Hot Rock (1970), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Get Real (2009), spanning 39 years of storytelling.

15books
39years active
4decades
~2.8yrs between books
2009latest release
# Title Year Buy
1970s
1 The Hot Rock 1970 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Bank Shot 1972 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Jimmy The Kid 1974 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Nobody's Perfect 1977 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1980s
5 Why Me? 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Good Behavior 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
7 Drowned Hopes 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Don't Ask 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 What's The Worst That Could Happen? 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
10 Bad News 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 The Road To Ruin 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Thieves' Dozen 2004 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Watch Your Back! 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 What's So Funny? 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Get RealLatest 2009 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Dortmunder series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Dortmunder series?

Start with The Hot Rock (1970), the first book in the Dortmunder series by Donald E Westlake. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Dortmunder series?

There are 15 books in the Dortmunder series by Donald E Westlake, published between 1970 and 2009.

What is the first book in the Dortmunder series?

The first book in the Dortmunder series is The Hot Rock, published in 1970 by Donald E Westlake.

What is the latest book in the Dortmunder series?

The most recent book in the Dortmunder series is Get Real (2009) by Donald E Westlake.

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About Donald E Westlake

Donald Edwin Westlake (1933-2008), also known by pseudonyms Tucker Coe, Samuel Holt, and Richard Stark, was an American writer of crime fiction and other genres. Westlake's prolific career spanned over 100 novels and short stories. His best-known works include the "Parker" series featuring a professional thief, the "Dortmunder" series about a group of incompetent criminals, and the "Richard Stark" novels involving a sociopathic killer. Westlake received numerous awards for his writing, including four Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America. His work has been praised for its wit, realism, and exploration of the psychological complexities of criminals. Despite his critical success, Westlake remained largely unknown to the general public.

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