Richard Stark Books in Order

Donald E. Westlake is a prolific American author, renowned for his versatility and mastery of the crime fiction genre. He is best known by his pseudonyms, including Richard Stark, which he used to write a series of gritty, hard-boiled novels featuring the iconic thief Parker. As a writer, Westlake has explored a wide range of styles and themes, from the dark humor of his Dortmunder series to the intense action of his Parker novels. His writing career spans over five decades, during which he has published numerous bestselling novels and short stories, earning him widespread critical acclaim and a loyal readership. With his unique blend of wit, intelligence, and suspense, Westlake has cemented his position as one of the most respected and beloved authors of his generation.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Richard Stark

  • #1
    Payback / Point Blank / The Hunter(1962)
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  • #2
    The Steel Hit / The Man With The Getaway Face(1963)
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  • #3
    The Outfit(1963)
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  • #4
    The Mourner(1963)
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  • #5
    The Score / Killtown(1963)
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  • #6
    The Jugger(1965)
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  • #7
    The Seventh / The Split(1966)
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  • #8
    The Handle / Run Lethal(1966)
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  • #9
    The Rare Coin Score(1967)
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  • #10
    The Green Eagle Score(1967)
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  • #11
    The Black Ice Score(1968)
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  • #12
    The Sour Lemon Score(1969)
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  • #13
    Slayground(1971)
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  • #14
    Deadly Edge(1971)
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  • #15
    Plunder Squad(1972)
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  • #16
    Butcher's Moon(1974)
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  • #17
    Comeback(1997)
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  • #18
    Backflash(1998)
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  • #19
    Flashfire / Parker(2000)
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  • #20
    Firebreak(2001)
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  • #21
    Breakout(2002)
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  • #22
    Nobody Runs Forever(2004)
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  • #23
    Ask The Parrot(2006)
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  • #24
    Dirty Money(2008)
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  • #1
    The Hunter(2009)
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  • #2
    The Outfit(2010)
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  • #3
    The Man with the Getaway Face(2010)
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  • #4
    Richard Stark’s Parker: The Martini Edition (By: Darwyn Cooke)(2011)
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  • #5
    The Score(2012)
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  • #6
    Slayground (By: Darwyn Cooke)(2013)
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About Richard Stark

Donald E. Westlake is a prolific American author, renowned for his versatility and mastery of the crime fiction genre. He is best known by his pseudonyms, including Richard Stark, which he used to write a series of gritty, hard-boiled novels featuring the iconic thief Parker. As a writer, Westlake has explored a wide range of styles and themes, from the dark humor of his Dortmunder series to the intense action of his Parker novels. His writing career spans over five decades, during which he has published numerous bestselling novels and short stories, earning him widespread critical acclaim and a loyal readership. With his unique blend of wit, intelligence, and suspense, Westlake has cemented his position as one of the most respected and beloved authors of his generation.

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