Drowned Hopes

In this comic crime masterpiece, anti-hero John Dortmunder returns home to find his life upended by Tom Jimson, a notorious cellmate presumed to be locked away for life. Jimson reveals a plan to retrieve $700,000 buried near Albany by exploding a dam, which could endanger the lives of local residents. As Dortmunder races against time and Jimson's reckless intentions, he must devise a clever alternative to avoid disaster. This engaging tale showcases Donald E. Westlake's signature blend of misadventure and humor.