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Butcher's Moon
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The Hot Rock
by Donald E. Westlake (1970)
★3.83(20 ratings)
John Dortmunder and company are hired by the UN Ambassador to the African country of Talabwo to heist the famed Balabomo Emerald, a jewel of great historical and cultural importance, currently in the custody of rival country Akinzi.
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Shares the comedic crime caper spirit of 'The Hot Rock' with clever dialogue.
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Fans of 'The Hot Rock' will appreciate the intricate plotting and criminal underworld.
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Like 'The Hot Rock', this offers a compelling crime narrative with memorable characters.
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