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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake stories: 2 news summaries

 Summer Book Suggestions 

Forget the economy with these notable upcoming tomes

May 30, 09 10:42 AM CDT
(Newser) - It’s almost summer, and that means it’s time to forget about the economy, grab a book, and head to the beach. The Wall Street Journal has some suggestions:
  • The Secret Speech, by Tom Rob Smith: Nothing says “escapism” like this novel—set in the
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book reviews • book • Donald E. Westlake • Robert Ludlum

 Final Chapter for 
 Mystery Writer 
 Westlake 

Donald E. Westlake dies of heart attack

Jan 2, 09 3:57 AM CST
(Newser) - Prolific mystery writer Donald E. Westlake, who wrote hundreds of novels, stories and screenplays under his own name and a posse of pseudonyms, died from a heart attack on New Year's Eve while vacationing in Mexico. He was 75. One of his characters, downsized executive turned killer Burke Devore, stands... More »

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Academy Awards • Mexico • heart attack • author • Donald E. Westlake • Grand Central Publishing • Burke Devore • The Ax • The Grifters

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