Donald E. Westlake
Donald E. Westlake Born Donald Edwin Westlake (1933-07-12)July 12, 1933 Brooklyn, New York Died December 31, 2008(2008-12-31) (aged 75) Mexico Pen name John B. Allan, Judson Jack Carmichael, Curt Clark, Timothy J. Culver, J. Morgan Cunningham, Richard Stark, Edwin West, among others Occupation novelist Nationality United States Genre crime fiction Notable works The Hunter The Grifters The Stepfather One of Westlake's earliest novels, reissued by Hard Case Crime Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit. He specialized in crime fiction, especially comic capers, with an occasional foray into science fiction or other genres. He was a three-time Edgar Award winner, one of only three writers (the others are Joe Gores and William L. DeAndrea) to win Edgars in three different categories (1968, Best Novel, God Save the Mark; 1990, Best Short Story, "Too Many Crooks"; 1991, Best Motion Picture Screenplay, The Grifters). In 1993, the Mystery Writers of America named Westlake a Grand Master, the highest honor bestowed by the society.