Dortmunder book 9 · 1996
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
A billionaire steals Dortmunder’s lucky ring during a burglary, and Dortmunder sets out to get it back.
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Book facts
- Author
- Donald E. Westlake
- Series
- Dortmunder, book 9 of 14
- Published
- 1996
- Setting
- Set in New York
- Characters charted
- 5
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in What's the Worst That Could Happen?
5 recurring or key characters from Donald E. Westlake’s chart.
Lead 1
- John DortmunderBrilliant, unlucky thief
Major 1
- Andy KelpDortmunder's cheerful friend
Minor and cameo 3
- MayDortmunder's partner
- Stan MurchGetaway driver
- Tiny BulcherHuge, dangerous gang member
Also featuring these characters
Other Donald E. Westlake books that share the most characters with What's the Worst That Could Happen?.
- Drowned Hopes1990 · Dortmunder · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Good Behavior1986 · Dortmunder · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Why Me?1983 · Dortmunder · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Nobody's Perfect1977 · Dortmunder · 5 shared charactersBuy on Amazon