The Hunter

by Richard Stark · 1962

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Double-crossed, shot, and left for dead — by his wife. The thriller that introduces Parker. "A brilliant invention". Played by Lee Marvin in the John Boorman movie. "The funnies call it the syndicate. The goons and hustlers call it the Outfit. You call it the Organization. But I don't care if you call yourselves the Red Cross, you owe me forty-five thousand dollars and you'll pay me back whether you like it or not."

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This novel was originally titled The Hunter, later retitled Point Blank because of the movie, later retitled Payback because of the other movie.

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1960s1960sMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 199 pages
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