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My dad taught me from my youngest childhood memories through these connections with Aboriginal and tribal people that you must always protect people's sacred status, regardless of the pest.

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About Donald Edwin Westlake

Donald Edwin Westlake

Donald Edwin Westlake

Donald Edwin Westlake (born July 12, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York) is a prolific American writer and novelist, with over a hundred books to his credit. He specializes in crime fiction, especially comic capers with an occasional foray into science fiction. He is 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.

He has also been an occasional contributor to science fiction fanzines such as Xero .

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