January 02, 2009

Donald Westlake, R.I.P.

He died of a heart attack on his way to New Year's Eve dinner.

The incredibly prolific Westlake, and his good friend Richard Stark, are two of my favorite writers. I can't believe the world has seen its last Parker novel. 2009 is not starting off well...

Posted by Jim Treacher at January 2, 2009 06:03 AM