Within a few hours of being released on parole, John Dortmunder, a small-time thief and con artist, is embroiled in a new caper. He had been commissioned to steal a valuable emerald for a newly-formed small African nation. John handpicks the men who will assist him in this heist, each of whom brings their special skills to the job at hand and their off-center behavioral traits. This is not exactly your gang that couldn't shoot straight. Rather, these misfits just seem to be the victims of events often beond their control. No matter how much inventive planning goes into each robbery, they never seem to walk away with the prize. It is contantly back to the drawing board for Dortmunder and each robbbery calls for more innovative and daring methods. (Amazon)
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