Donald E. Westlake Writer

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 three writers (the others are Joe Gores and William L. DeAndrea) 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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Richard Stark
Pseudonym	John B. Allan Judson Jack Carmichael Curt Clark Timothy J. Culver J. Morgan Cunningham Richard Stark Edwin West among others
Birth date	July 12, 1933
Birth name	Donald Edwin Westlake
Birth place	Brooklyn
Nationality	United States
Date of death	December 31, 2008
Place of death	Mexico