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The hot rock by Donald E. Westlake · Booklabria

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The hot rock

MysteryAction & Adventure

The hot rock

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DortmunderBook 1 of 2

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First published: 1970
Editions: 17 in 3 languages
Series: Dortmunder, 1

Synopsis

John Archibald Dortmunder is the thief whose capers never quite come off. Here, the released convict and his ride pal Kelp plot to steal the $500,000 Balaboma Emerald. The former British colony has recently become independent and split. The Akinzi have the stone, the Talabwo want it back, and their UN rep will pay for retrieval.

Subjects: Mystery
Action & Adventure
New york
Criminals
Dortmunder, john
Characters: Dortmunder

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17 in 3 languages

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English15 French1 Spanish1

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