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The Score

A Parker Novel
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The Score by Richard Stark is a gripping crime novel where master thief Parker plans an audacious robbery of an entire town. Set in a gritty underworld, the plot unfolds with meticulous planning, revealing the complexity and tension involved in executing such a high-stakes heist. Parker faces unexpected challenges and dangerous twists that test his resolve and criminal genius.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping crime stories filled with suspense and action. It entices readers who appreciate a fast-paced narrative with sharp dialogue centred around a meticulously planned heist. Perfect for fans of thrillers with morally complex characters and unexpected twists.

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The Score

Parker works with a group of professional con men on his biggest job yet - robbing an entire town in North Dakota.

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It was an impossible crime: knock off an entire town—a huge plant payroll, all the banks, and all the stores—in one night. But there was one thief good enough to try—Parker.

In The Score, Parker takes on his biggest job yet. All he needs are the right men, the right plan, and the right kind of help from Lady Luck. But as everyone knows, you can never count on that last one.

This chilling caper could either be the perfect crime… or a set-up that would land him in jail—for life.

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The Score by Richard Stark has received acclaim for its quick pace and sharp wit, with comparisons to literary masters for its style. The protagonist, Parker, is depicted as an amoral yet compelling thief, appreciated for his straightforward approach in a complex world. Critics have praised Stark for his ability to captivate readers and maintain a gripping narrative.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226771045

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by John Banville

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 13.0mm

Height: 20.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Richard Stark is one of the many pseudonyms of Donald E. Westlake, prolific author of noir crime fiction. In 1993 the Mystery Writers of America bestowed the society's highest honor on Westlake, naming him a Grand Master.

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