Books like Nobody runs forever by Donald E. Westlake
Donald E. Westlake’s seasoned criminal, Parker, reappears in a new thriller where stakes are higher and threats murkier. Parker must employ his wits and criminal expertise to navigate escalating danger, all while keeping his murky dealings hidden. Set in Cincinnati, Ohio, the novel blends Westlake’s trademark suspense with a tight narrative around bank robberies and underground crime networks.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Crime Fiction/Criminal Underworld
Authors: Donald E. Westlake
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