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. Backflash richard stark paperback books online raru. According to westlake, one day in 1997, suddenly, he came back from the dead, with a chalky prison pallorand the novels. Backflash by richard stark 1998, hardcover for sale. After the publication of butchers moon in 1974, donald westlake said, richard stark proved to me that he had a life of his own by simply disappearing. A professional thief, parker is the main protagonist of 24 of the 28 novels westlake wrote under the pseudonym richard stark. Parker is a professional thief who is relentless and has no redeemable qualities whatsoever. Backflash followed finds parker checking out the scene on a hudson river. Westlake 19332008, a prolific author of noir crime fiction. The following is a description of the first couple of books written by westlake. Backflash parker, book 18 by richard stark book cover, description, publication history. A large part of the pleasure of having richard stark back writing about the master criminal parker is the obvious delight that stark a pen name for donald.
Westlake 19332008, wrote dozens of novels under his own name and a rainbow of other pseudonyms. The first crime thriller written by donald westlake was the hunter which he wrote in the year 1962. Order of parker books parker is a fictional character created by american author donald e. But nothing bad is truly gone forever, and parkers as bad as they come. And if that werent enough, it features a delightful forward by none other than lawrence block, who shares a number of insights about his friend, donald westlake, who wrote this book series under the pseudonym, richard stark. A large part of the pleasure of having richard stark back writing about the master criminal parker is the. Stark uses careful economy of words to enhance the feeling of constant action. Backflash is the second outing of richard starks tough as nails robber parker after his twenty year hiatus. Parkers no fan of either relaxation or risk, however, so you can be sure. Parkers no fan of either relaxation or risk, however, so you can be sure hes playing with house.
Novels by richard stark the first novel in parkers series is the hunter adapted to film twice. Apr 01, 20 listen to backflash audiobook by richard stark, lawrence block. Backflash is an exciting story of intrigue and rapid action. Books by richard stark authors like richard stark what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. After the few slightly more involved books before it, we get a bare bones, down and dirty heist novel. A parker novel, stark, block university of chicago press. Books by richard stark authors like richard stark what. Listen to backflash by richard stark, lawrence block at. Westlakes bestknown continuing pseudonym was that of richard stark.
In 1993, the mystery writers of america bestowed the societys highest honor on westlake, naming him a grand master. Aug 07, 2018 richard stark writes an engaging novel. Next thing parker knows, hes being courted by retired state employee hilliard cathman, who claims he was. Backflash ebook por richard stark 9780226773001 rakuten kobo. Backflash ebook by richard stark 9780226773001 rakuten kobo. Backflash begins with parker and his friend howell in a bad automobile accident. Backflash by richard stark 1998, hardcover for sale online. Donald edwin westlake july 12, 1933 december 31, 2008 was an american writer, with more than a hundred novels and nonfiction books to his credit. After the publication of butchers moon in 1974, donald westlake said, richard stark proved to me that he had. Buy richard stark ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device.
Richard stark author richard stark, preeminent author and one of the inventors of noir crime fiction, has written twenty previous crime novels, including the hunter, the score, and the blackbird. Apr 15, 2011 richard stark was one of the many pseudonyms of donald e. According to westlake, one day in 1997, suddenly, he came back from the dead, with a chalky prison pallorand the novels that. After the bloodbath of butchers moon, the actionfilled blowout parker adventure, donald westlake said, richard stark proved to me that he had a life of his own by simply disappearing. In these stark novels he wrote in the 90s, time is a river that flows both. Backflash after the publication of butchers moon in 1974, donald westlake said, richard stark proved to me that he had a life of his own by simply disappearing. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. According to westlake, one day in 1997, suddenly, he came back from the dead, with a chalky prison pallorand the novels that followed showed that neither parker nor stark had lost a step. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Westlake 19332008, a prolific author of crime fiction. And if that werent enough, it features a delightful forward by none other than lawrence block, who. Backflash by richard stark overdrive rakuten overdrive. The hunter is a genuine crime thriller revolving around the life of the fictional character named parker. A professional thief, parker is the main protagonist of 24 of the 28 novels westlake wrote under the.
After the few slightly more involved books before it, we get a bare bones, down and. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Four other short stories followed, and they include the curious facts preceding my execution, which was published in the year 1961 together with the authors short. When the steelnerved crook parker receives a tip about a floating casin. Many of his books have been adapted for film, most. The description is outstanding as he makes the boat seem real, and the small towns along the hudson come alive with precise detailed descriptions. Lee backflash a parker novel por richard stark disponible en rakuten kobo. Backflash finds parker checking out the scene on a hudson river gambling boat. May 31, 2018 backflash is the second outing of richard starks tough as nails robber parker after his twenty year hiatus. Backflash parker, book 18 by richard stark fantastic fiction. Starks recent parker novels comeback and backflash were selected as new york times notable. Listen to backflash audiobook by richard stark, lawrence block. Movie tiein edition, originally published as flashfire by stark, richard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The pen name richard stark debuted in the year 1959 with the mystery digest. Buy backflash parker novels first trade printing by stark, richard isbn. Westlake who published the series of books under the pseudonym richard stark. One of the authors bestknown and continuing pseudonym is that of richard stark. Parker is a realistic seeming criminal who robs for a living written by donald westlake writing as richard stark. In 1993, the mystery writers of america bestowed the societys highest honor on. According to westlake, one day in 1997, suddenly, he came back from the. Richard stark was one of the many pseudonyms of donald e. Backflash, by richard stark is an enjoyable and tense novel featuring the sociopathic and ruthless parker. Richard stark is one of the preeminent authorsand inventorsof noir crime fiction. He and howell had just finished a successful score and howell lost control of their car during the escape. Backflash, the eighteenth parker novel, is an action thriller that rivets the readers attention from the first page until the last.
A parker novel parker novels book 18 kindle edition by stark, richard, block, lawrence, block, lawrence. Westlake used the pen name richard stark for this novel. Since howells always played on the level with him, he doesnt, though somebody else does. Parker is a fictional character created by american novelist donald e. After the publication of butchers moon in 1974, donald westlake said, richard stark proved to me that he had a life of. See all books authored by richard stark, including the hunter, and the man with the getaway face, and more on thriftbooks. A parker novel parker novels book 18 kindle edition.
Read backflash a parker novel by richard stark available from rakuten kobo. Westlake has also published several books using numerous pseudonyms. Backflash i think i read my first parker book sometime in the 1970s. Stark debuted in 1959, with a story in mystery digest. Richard stark books list of books by author richard stark. After the publication of butchers moon in 1974, donald westlake said, richard stark proved to me that he had a life of his own by simply. A parker novel, richard stark is published by university of chicago press. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. But he conceived backflash in the midlate 90s, and its premise certainly. Stark s first novel became the classic movie point blank. A parker novel by richard stark, richard e westlake isbn. Richard stark by backflash and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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