The Road To Ruin

Kidnapping Crime Fiction

Author: Donald E. Westlake

Ever-lovable but hapless crook John Dortmunder and his merry band of misfits attempt to drive off with a fleet of vintage automobiles in a con against a corrupt CEO who has lavished more of his company’s money on himself than the boys at Enron and WorldCom combined…..Read More

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