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“Hoke Moseley is a magnificently battered hero. Willeford brings him to us lean and hard and brand-new.”

Quote by Donald E. Westlake

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Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake was an American author born on July 12, 1933, and passed away on December 31, 2008. Known for his crime and detective novels, his works have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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