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Jimmy the Kid

by Donald E. Westlake
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Kidnapping plan inspired by a crime-novel gone wrong.

"Jimmy the Kid" could be a good read for someone who enjoys comedic crime novels. With its witty take on a kidnapping scheme gone awry, readers are in for a hilarious ride. The unique element of the book is its use of a kidnapping plan inspired by a novel. The characters are endearingly flawed, and their hilarious mishaps will have readers laughing out loud. Donald E. Westlake is known for his comic mystery novels, and "Jimmy the Kid" is no exception.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Jimmy the Kid

by Donald E. Westlake
$11.90 Now $5.90 Save 50%
ISBN: 9781453234808
Authors: Donald E. Westlake
Publisher: MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
Date of Publication: 2012-11-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 4.01
(rated by 1904 readers)

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Taking cues from a pulp novel, Dortmunder arranges a kidnappingKelp has a plan, and John Dortmunder knows that means trouble. His friend Kelp is a jinx, and his schemes, no matter how well intentioned, tend to spiral quickly out of control. But this one, Kelp swears, is airtight. He read it in a book. In county lock-up for a traffic charge, Kelp came across a library of trashy novels by an author named Richard Stark. The hero is a thief named Parker whose plans, unlike Kelp and Dortmunder’s, always work out. In one, Parker orchestrates a kidnapping so brilliant that, Kelp thinks, it would have to work in real life. Though offended that his usual role as planner has been usurped, Dortmunder agrees to try using the novel as a blueprint. Unfortunately, what’s simple on the page turns complex in real life, and there is no book to guide him through the madness he’s signed on for.
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This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Kidnapping plan inspired by a crime-novel gone wrong.

"Jimmy the Kid" could be a good read for someone who enjoys comedic crime novels. With its witty take on a kidnapping scheme gone awry, readers are in for a hilarious ride. The unique element of the book is its use of a kidnapping plan inspired by a novel. The characters are endearingly flawed, and their hilarious mishaps will have readers laughing out loud. Donald E. Westlake is known for his comic mystery novels, and "Jimmy the Kid" is no exception.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.