Carolyn Jones

My favorite comic mystery writer is gone, but not forgotten. Thank Ra there’s one more Dortmunder novel coming out in July: Get Real . Below is the text of an interview I did with Don Westlake for DingBat Magazine a few years ago. BAT: For starters, here’s a question you probably won’t answer. What year was John Dortmunder born and when is his birthday? WESTLAKE: John was born 44 years before the publication date of each book. Makes it easy to remember. BAT: We love Dortmunder just the way he is, but if he hadn’t fallen into a life of crime what profession would ... Read Full Story

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