Westlake, Donald E

Master criminal John Dortmunder and New York fence Arnie Albright plan the million-dollar robbery of valuable artworks in the penthouse of Preston Fareweather; however, their plans are overheard by members of the mob who have plans of their own.

John Dortmunder finds himself involved with a sinister group of men who are plotting to take over an upscale New York casino.

Professional thief Francis Meehan, waiting for sentencing in the Manhattan Correctional Center, is offered a chance at freedom when he is approached by a member of the president's staff who wants Meehan to steal a video that contains incriminating information that would almost certainly keep the president from being re-elected.

For years, Josh Redmont has been receiving monthly checks from an obscure branch of the U.S. government, not knowing why he was getting paid, but accepting the checks without question, but when Josh discovers the true reason he has been getting paid, he begins to fear for his life and his family.