The Man with the Getaway Face, Donald E. Westlake
The Man with the Getaway Face, Donald E. Westlake
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The Man with the Getaway Face

Author: Donald E. Westlake

Narrator: John Chancer

Unabridged: 4 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/01/2010

Synopsis

Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark's eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hard-boiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose, Stark is a master of crime writing. His books are as influential as any in the genre. Parker goes under the knife in The Man with the Getaway Face, changing his face to escape the mob and a contract on his life. Along the way he scores his biggest heist yet: an armored car in New Jersey, stuffed with cash.

About Donald E. Westlake

Richard Stark (1933–2008), wrote dozens of novels under his own name and a rainbow of other pseudonyms. Many of his books have been adapted for film, most notably The Hunter, which became the 1967 noir Point Blank and the 1999 smash Payback.

About John Chancer

John Chancer is an award winning narrator of numerous audiobooks. He has performed in theaters on both sides of the Atlantic. His television appearances have included Any Human Heart, Episodes, Spooks, The Long Firm, and William & Mary. His films include Casino Royale, Unstoppable, Grim, and Project: Shadowchaser.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Francesc

Parker es un personaje genial. Y esta novela es fantástica. Creo que me gustó un poco más "A quemarropa" por la novedad del personaje y por la crudeza, pero ésta no está nada mal. Muy entretenida. El elenco de personajes es variado y original y la trama está bien tratada. Hay tramos de la novela que......more

Goodreads review by Dave

The second in the Parker series from Richard Stark, a pseudonym for Donald Westlake. In the first, The Hunter, Parker makes The Outfit mad, thus creating the condition for the title. He gets plastic surgery to make a “getaway face” though a few people realize this new guy is actually Parker, includi......more

Goodreads review by Kemper

When Parker gets plastic surgery from a crooked doctor to change his appearance, he hopes that it will help hide him from the Outfit since they‘re still slightly peeved at him after the last book. With funds running low, Parker has to quickly sign on for a job robbing an armored car. However, the se......more

Quotes

“Fast and furious and charmingly deplorable.” Los Angeles Times

“Parker is a true treasure…the master thief is back.” New York Times Book Review

“Gritty and chillingly noir.…[Westlake] succeeds in demonstrating his total mastery of crime fiction.” Booklist

“Richard Stark’s Parker novels…are among the most poised and polished fictions of their time and, in fact, of any time.” Bookforum

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