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The Sour Lemon Score

A Parker Novel
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The Sour Lemon Score by Richard Stark delves into the complex, gritty world of a highly skilled and relentless thief named Parker. After a heist goes awry due to a betrayal, Parker embarks on a relentless pursuit to retrieve his share and exact revenge. Set against a backdrop of crime and tension, this thriller keeps readers on the edge with its gripping narrative and vivid character complexities.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping crime thrillers filled with suspense and unexpected twists. With a focus on a heist gone wrong, it delves into the complexities of human greed and betrayal, offering a fast-paced narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

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The Sour Lemon Score

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Bank robberies should run like clockwork, right?

If your name’s Parker, you expect nothing less. Until, that is, one of your partners gets too greedy for his own good. The four-way split following a job leaves too small a take for George Uhl, who begins to pick off his fellow heisters, one by one.

The first mistake? That he doesn’t begin things by putting a bullet in Parker. That means he won’t get the chance to make a second.

One of the darkest novels in the series, this caper proves the adage that no one crosses Parker and lives.

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The Sour Lemon Score by Richard Stark receives high praise for its intense and gripping storytelling. Critics admire the Parker novels for their taut prose, compelling plots, and the distinct noir style crafted by Stark, a pseudonym for Donald Westlake. The series is celebrated for its masterful pacing and the striking character of Parker, whose amoral and calculated nature captivates and entertains readers. With commendations from notable authors and literary critics alike, these books are recognised as outstanding contributions to the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226771106

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 May 2010

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Dennis Lehane

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 14.0mm

Height: 20.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Richard Stark was one of the many pseudonyms of Donald E. Westlake (1933-2008), a 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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