Donald E. Westlake

Donald E. Westlake - Novel, Original Story, Story, Screenplay, Writer, Characters, Original Film Writer known for his work in such projects: «Payback» (1999), «What's the Worst That Could Happen?» (2001), «The Grifters» (1990), «The Stepfather» (2009), «The Stepfather» (1987),

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Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit. He specialized in crime fiction, especially comic capers, with an occasional foray into science fiction or other genres. He was a three-time Edgar Award winner, one of only two writers (the other is Joe Gores) to win Edgars in three different categories (1968, Best Novel, God Save the Mark; 1990, Best Short Story, "Too Many Crooks"; 1991, Best Motion Picture Screenplay, The Grifters). In 1993, the Mystery Writers of America named Westlake a Grand Master, the highest honor bestowed by the society.

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