The Thief Who Doesn't Say Goodbye
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About This Novel
Forty years ago, Lawrence Block, the master of American detective fiction, created a world-famous character: Bernie Roddenbarr, a clever and dexterous thief. Not only did he steal antiques, stamp collections, and priceless works of art, he also stole the hearts of millions of readers. For the first time, this book collects all the short works about Bernie, from his debut to his encounter with his cat when he was a bookstore owner, from Bernie's tragic adventure in Hollywood to his "New York Travel Guide"... There are also two brand-new articles, one introducing the origin of the elegant thief, and the other talking about Bernie's future: when the author was considering retirement, he had a long talk face to face with his own character. In all detective fiction, there has never been a character quite like Bernie-the charismatic, intelligent, and inventive thief whom two generations of readers have happily welcomed into their homes. Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award, Diamond Dagger Award, Shamus Award, and Anthony Award, a collection of short stories by the master of detective fiction Lawrence Block. Fifteen pieces outline Bernie's life. The ending includes a conversation between the author and the characters spanning forty years. There are not many detective novels that can make people laugh, and the Ya Thief series is one of them.
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