Books like Burglars can't be choosers by Lawrence Block
Bernie Rhodenbarr is a likable thief who steals easily from the affluent neighborhoods of New York, earning the nickname ‘Modern‑Day Robin Hood.’ A savvy outsider who has never wanted to overstep his bounds, Bernie is suddenly entangled in a murder investigation after a body is found in a room he was in during a job. His only hope is to uncover the true perpetrator before the police close in. The novel blends a fast‑paced crime thriller with a sympathetic anti‑hero, presenting a city‑wide cat‑and‑mouse game, the tension of a pursuit, and the moral contradictions of someone who has always felt a man‑to‑man fairness.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Lawrence Block
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