Bad News

Professional thief John Dortmunder faces an unusual proposition when criminal mastermind Fitzroy Guilderpost offers him money for what should be a simple job: digging up a grave. The task involves switching two seventy-year-old Native American remains, but Dortmunder's aversion to manual labor is the least of his problems. As the scheme unfolds, what appears to be a straightforward grave robbery reveals deeper complications involving tribal politics, casino interests, and legal machinations that threaten to entangle Dortmunder and his crew in ways they never anticipated.

Michael Kramer delivers Westlake's signature blend of dark humor and criminal misadventure with perfect comedic timing. His narration captures the distinct voices of Dortmunder's eccentric crew while maintaining the story's balance between absurdist comedy and genuine tension. Kramer's performance enhances Westlake's razor-sharp dialogue, allowing the characters' personalities to shine through their conversations and internal monologues. The audio format proves ideal for this caper novel, as Kramer's steady pacing mirrors Dortmunder's methodical approach to crime while building suspense through the increasingly complicated plot twists that define this acclaimed entry in the beloved series.