The Rare Coin Score

Author: Richard Stark
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226772926
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
When it comes to heists, Parker believes in some cardinal rules. On this job, he breaks two of them: never bring a dame along—especially not one you like—and never, ever, work with amateurs. Nevertheless, with the help of a creepy coin collector named Billy, and the lure of a classy widow, he agrees to set up a heist of a coin convention. But Billy’s a rookie with no idea how to pull off a score, and the lady soon becomes a major distraction. The Rare Coin Score marks the first appearance of Claire, who pulls off her own heist on Parker's heart—while together they steal two million dollars worth of coins.

The Rare Coin Score

Author: Richard Stark
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226771075
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156

Book Description
Parker, the ruthless antihero of Richard Stark's eponymous mystery novels, is one of the most unforgettable characters in hardboiled noir. Lauded by critics for his taut realism, unapologetic amorality, and razor-sharp prose style--and adored by fans who turn each intoxicating page with increasing urgency--Stark is a master of crime writing, his books as influential as any in the genre. The University of Chicago Press has embarked on a project to return the early volumes of this series to print for a new generation of readers to discover--and become addicted to. TheRare Coin Score features the first appearance of Claire, who will steal Parker's heister's heart--while together they steal two million dollars of rare coins. "Parker . . . lumbers through the pages of Richard Stark's noir novels scattering dead bodies like peanut shells. . . . In a complex world he] makes things simple."--William Grimes, New York Times "Whatever Stark writes, I read. He's a stylist, a pro, and I thoroughly enjoy his attitude."--Elmore Leonard "Westlake knows precisely how to grab a reader, draw him or her into the story, and then slowly tighten his grip until escape is impossible."--Washington Post Book World "Donald Westlake's Parker novels are among the small number of books I read over and over. Forget all that crap you've been telling yourself about War and Peace and Proust--these are the books you'll want on that desert island."--Lawrence Block

The Rare Coin Score

Author: Donald E. Westlake
Publisher: Avon Books
ISBN: 9780380699018
Category : Detective and mystery stories
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Seeking out some new excitement, Parker decides that a heist involving two million dollars in saleable rare coins and a very beautiful woman is just what he needs

The Rare Coin Score

Author: Richard Stark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780850318715
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description

Backflash

Author: Richard Stark
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226770605
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 309

Book Description
After the publication of Butcher's Moon in 1974, Donald Westlake said, "Richard Stark proved to me that he had a life of his own by simply disappearing. He was gone." And readers waited. But nothing bad is truly gone forever, and Parker's as bad as they come. According to Westlake, one day in 1997, "suddenly, he came back from the dead, with a chalky prison pallor"--and the novels that followed showed that neither Parker nor Stark had lost a step. Backflash finds Parker checking out the scene on a Hudson River gambling boat. Parker's no fan of either relaxation or risk, however, so you can be sure he's playing with house money--and he's willing to do anything to tilt the odds in his favor. Featuring a great cast of heisters, a striking setting, and a new introduction by Westlake's close friend and writing partner, Lawrence Block, this classic Parker adventure deserve a place of honor on any crime fan's bookshelf.

The Green Eagle Score

Author: Richard Stark
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226772829
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185

Book Description
In The Green Eagle Score, Parker cuts his vacation with Claire short with a new job: stealing the entire payroll of an Air Force base in upstate New York. With help from Marty Fusco, fresh out of the pen, and a smart aleck finance clerk named Devers, Parker tries to shorten the odds on the risky job. But the ice is thinner than Parker likes to think—and a wrench always gets thrown in the works.

The Rare Coin Estate Handbook

Author: James L. Halperin
Publisher: Heritage Capital Corporation
ISBN: 9780965104128
Category : Coins as an investment
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description

Deadly Edge

Author: Richard Stark
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226772969
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
Deadly Edge bids a brutal adieu to the 1960s as Parker robs a rock concert, and the heist goes south. Soon Parker finds himself—and his woman, Claire—menaced by a pair of sadistic, strung-out killers who want anything but a Summer of Love. Parker has a score to settle while Claire’s armed with her first rifle—and they’re both ready to usher in the end of the Age of Aquarius.

The U.S. Rare Coin Handbook

Author: Les Fox
Publisher: West Highland Publishing Company
ISBN: 9781892141170
Category : Coins
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description

The Rare Coins of America, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, and Spain

Author: William von Bergen
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781396162060
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
Excerpt from The Rare Coins of America, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, and Spain: This Book Contains a Complete List of and Prices Paid for Rare American Gold, Silver, Nickel, Brass, Tin and Copper Coins, Fractional Currency, Colonial, Continental and Confederate Paper Money; A List of All Counterfeit U. S. Treasury and National Bank T lime-cent Pieces (silvery - First coinage 1851; and then the dates follow in succession until 1873, when the coinage of them was discontinued. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.