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The Seventh

A Parker Novel
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In The Seventh by Richard Stark, a seemingly flawless robbery at a college football game takes a dangerous turn when the stolen cash vanishes right under Parker's nose. With the police closing in, Parker must uncover who has double-crossed him and devise a ruthless plan to settle the score.
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This intense crime thriller is perfect for fans of gritty heist tales, noir fiction, and charismatic antiheroes who navigate danger with cunning and resolve.

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The heist of a college football game goes sour, and the take is stolen by a crazed, violent amateur. Parker must outrun the cops - and the killer - to retrieve his cash.

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The robbery was a piece of cake. The getaway was clean. The only thing left to do is split the cash—then it all goes wrong. In The Seventh, the heist of a college football game turns sour and the take is stolen from right under Parker’s nose. With the cops on his tail, Parker must figure out who crossed him—and how he can pay the culprit back.

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Critics praise Richard Stark's Parker series for its gripping noir style and sharp wit. William Grimes of the New York Times highlights Parker's relentless pursuit amid chaos, while Elmore Leonard admires Stark's distinctive style and attitude. Lawrence Block values the novels as timeless and re-readable crime classics. The Los Angeles Times notes the series combines fast-paced pulp with literary flair, and Stephen King lauds Parker as an amoral antihero who consistently outsmarts his foes.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226771052

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2009

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Luc Sante

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 13.0mm

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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