The Damsel

Alan Grofield, Book 1

By: Richard Stark

Narrated by: R.C. Bray

Donald E. Westlake is one of the greats of crime fiction. Under the pseudonym Richard Stark, he wrote twenty-four fast-paced, hardboiled novels featuring Parker, a shrewd career criminal with a talent for heists. Using the same nom de plume, Westlake also completed a separate series in the Parker universe, starring Alan Grofield, an occasional colleague of Parker. While he shares events and characters with several Parker novels, Grofield is less calculating and more hot-blooded than Parker; think fewer guns, more dames.

Not that there isn’t violence and adventure aplenty. The Damsel begins directly after the Parker novel The Handle. Following a wounded Grofield and his damsel on a scenic, action-packed road trip from Mexico City to Acapulco, The Damsel is full of wit, adrenaline, and political intrigue.

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RC BRAY Is ALAN GROFIELD

RC Bray is the best Grofield narrator to date, while Kramer holds the crown for Parker. This is a delightful yarn a shade or two closer to Westlake than the usual Stark novel, and not to be missed.

Funny

Well written funny short story. Lots of twists and turns in this funny thriller. Made me smile and laugh out loud often

it's own Genre!!

This book is a great story in this beautiful series. The Parker series and Alan Grofield series are must reads. They stand out with stories that draw you in, have you routing for the main characters Everytime.

Blast from the past

🔥🔥🔥This series couldn’t have come at a better time. It’s funny and captivating. I’m really enjoying this book.🔥🔥🔥

Damsel in distress

Started off very interesting. It's a fun listen but the story is not great overall, going flat as it develops. Cool style and characters. Good reader performance.