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Parker, an expert thief, plans to rob a luxurious casino that cruises the Hudson River. He assembles a crew of seasoned robbers, smuggles weapons aboard, and arranges a discreet getaway boat. The heist’s success hinges on precision and nerve.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Crime Fiction/Heist Fiction
Authors: Donald E. Westlake
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