The Hot Rock

In this Edgar Award-finalist crime caper, John Dortmunder, freshly released from jail with little more than his reputation, teams up with his friend Kelp for an intricate heist involving a priceless emerald from a recently independent nation. Known for his cleverness, Dortmunder takes on the challenge after years behind bars, navigating a complex plot filled with action and imagination. The story blends humor with daring criminal enterprise in a world where international tension and greed collide.