A great story about a practical joker who ends up in prison because of a joke gone wrong but still pulling practical jokes. Now he's just trying to keep a low profile in the Big House. More By and About This Author. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Something went wrong. Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018. Please try again. HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER is Donald E. Westlake at his funniest and his most ingenious, a rediscovered crime classic from the MWA Grand Master returning to stores for the first time in … Writing as Rickard Stark his 'Parker' novels were darkly energetic. In this one, the main characters name is even funny and a rolling joke throughout. Of course, this particular joke left 20 cars wrecked on the highway and two politicians' careers in tatters - so jail is where Harold Künt landed. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2018, Hilarious story well up to Westlakes standards. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2018. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2019. It’s not really the hard crime fiction, but rather a funny account of bank robbery, prison life, and a … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2018. I want to “scream” help and have someone carry me away from the clutter of the house to an office full of chaos and conversation. It's just that Harry Künt was not the rock-solid customer that Parker was. It's just that Harry Künt was not the rock-solid customer that Parker was. A great story about a practical joker who ends up in prison because of a joke gone wrong but still pulling practical jokes. Westlake, one of the grandmasters of crime fiction, originally published this short comedic crime story in 1974, but Hard Case has unearthed it from its secret tomb and republished it. HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER is Donald E. Westlake at his funniest and his most ingenious, a rediscovered crime classic from the MWA Grand Master returning to stores for the first time in three decades. This is a caper novel - about planning a bank robbery - and everything that could go wrong. 0 Ratings 0 Want to read; 0 Currently reading; 0 Have read; This edition was published in 1974 by M. Evans in New York. While I love the Dortmunder series and several of his one-off books, this is the best how did he come up with it? Some real laugh aloud moments as the main characters defy prison life. Harry Kunt, an incurable practical joker, has the opportunity to practice his craft in a new setting when he is sentenced to five-to-fifteen years in the state pen, Somebody Owes Me Money (Hard Case Crime Novels). This is a caper novel - about planning a bank robbery - and everything that could go wrong. Donald Westlake is an outstanding writer. Go on, buy it and read it. One of the funniest books I have ever read! Read "Help I Am Being Held Prisoner" by Donald E. Westlake available from Rakuten Kobo. I love the Hard Case line. Help! Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. This is a caper novel - about planning a bank robbery - and everything that could go wrong. Some real laugh aloud moments as the main characters defy prison life. If you liked Dortmunder get this book. If you liked Dortmunder get this book. HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER is Donald E. Westlake at his funniest and his most ingenious, a rediscovered crime classic from the MWA Grand Master returning to stores for the first time in … Something went wrong. Highly readable, and amusing. Please try again. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Free shipping over $10. JAILED FOR A JOKE It isn't easy going to jail for a practical joke. Help I am Being Held Prisoner will be back in print on February 13, 2018, as the cover says, for the first time in thirty years. The Official SCRABBLE Players Dictionary, Sixth Ed. It's just that Harry Künt was not the rock-solid customer that Parker was. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner is clearly a close cousin to the Parker and Grofield novels. Buy a cheap copy of Help I Am Being Held Prisoner book by Donald E. Westlake. Hardcover. It's a book that doesn't take itself too seriously. The main problem is his name, from German, with an umlaut changing the pronunciation which, of course, everyone ignores. Okay, this and Spike Milligan's war memoirs, and David Niven's The Moon's A Balloon. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Westlake wrote two dozen Parker novels about a tough criminal who committed capers and four Grofield caper novels, all under the pseudonym Richard Stark. Well, that. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Even his prison novels are funny. You May Also Like This is one of his best. It's just that Harry Künt was not the rock-solid customer that Parker was. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner (eBook) : Westlake, Donald E. : JAILED FOR A JOKE It isn't easy going to jail for being a practical joker. Last Stop: Paris: An action-packed crime thriller. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2018. Pub date 1st January 1974. Westlake, one of the grandmasters of crime fiction, originally published this short comedic crime story in 1974, but Hard Case has unearthed it from its secret tomb and republished it. Please try your request again later. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Westlake wrote two dozen Parker novels about a tough criminal who committed capers and four Grofield caper novels, all under the pseudonym Richard Stark. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Help, I Am Being Held Prisoner by Donald E. Westlake (1974, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! Previous page of related Sponsored Products. One of the funniest books I have ever read! A practical joker gets sent to prison and inadvertently ends up in a gang who know a passageway out of prison; but, instead of escaping permanently, they leave the prison for a few hours at a time to spend time with their girlfriends, go shopping, etc. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner Donald E. Westlake. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 6, 2018. Help, I Am Being Held Prisoner by Donald E. Westlake. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner by Donald E. Westlake 1974 Hard Case Crime reissue A friend once told me his plan, presumably lifted from some cinema tough guy, for if he ever found himself in a street fight: Maximum violence immediately. Of course, this particular joke left 20 cars wrecked on the highway and two politicians’ careers in tatters – so jail is where Harold Künt landed. This one is screwball American comedy at its absolute finest. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER is narrated by Harold, whose proclivity for practical joking goes very wrong and results in a chain reaction that ends with him being sentenced to a state penitentiary. Unable to add item to List. Acceptable. I am being held prisoner in a lens collection! Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020. This is a caper novel - about planning a bank robbery - and everything that could go wrong. The message "HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER" begins to appear in various kinds of goods produced in the prison soon after Harry arrives there. Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I’m Being Held Prisoner… You’ve probably heard the old joke about the guy who opens a fortune cookie, and the paper says: “Help! I am being held prisoner in a Chinese Bakery", and decides to investigate. Highly readable, and amusing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Laughter is good for you. Evans & Company, Incorporated, M., 1974. Another great Donald Westlake book, probably only available in second-hand copies but well worth purchasing. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Revenge in Barcelona: A Nikki Garcia Thriller, Danger in the Coyote Zone: A Nikki Garcia Thriller, Waking Up in Medellin: A Nikki Garcia Thriller, An Eye For Murder: The Ellie Foreman Mystery Series #1 (An Ellie Foreman Mystery), Apple Pie and Arsenic: A Maple Lane Cozy Mystery (Maple Lane Mysteries), Distracted and Defeated: the rulers and the ruled. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Very very funny and vastly entertaining, I shall keep it forever. Not really a crime novel, and that’s okay. He was a practical joker who couldn't stop - not even behind bars. Hard Case Crime, $9.95 trade paper (256p) ISBN 978-1-78565-682-8. He was a practical joker who couldn't stop - … Under his own name he came up with some 'funny' thrillers - this is one of them. Westlake must have been watching a lot of Hogan's Heroes when he wrote this, only here it's not a POW camp in Germany, but a prison in the northeast. Read this over 30 years ago and loved it , been after it for years and now at last I have it and its just as good as I remember. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Laughter is good for you. Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018. Writing as Rickard Stark his 'Parker' novels were darkly energetic. Highly readable, and amusing. Daffy Duck is China Jones, an Irish private investigator working in the Far East. Seven inmates at a state penitentiary plan to use the tunnel they have constructed to rob a bank in the nearby town. A practical joker gets sent to prison and inadvertently ends up in a gang who know a passageway out of prison; but, instead of escaping permanently, they leave the prison for a few hours at a time to spend time with their girlfriends, go shopping, etc. Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018. The main problem is his name, from German, with an umlaut changing the pronunciation which, of course, everyone ignores. Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018. It’s about a prankster who ended up in the Jail when one of his pranks goes awfully wrong. Guest; Help...I am being held prisoner And it's lots of fun. This is one of Westlake's funniest crime novels from his golden era. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. While I love the Dortmunder series and several of his one-off books, this is the best how did he come up with it? Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020. I'd type it but can't find the umlaut key. Somebody Owes Me Money (Hard Case Crime Novels). I love the characters and the main characters inadvertent criminality. When someone asks me what's the funniest book I ever read, it is always this. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner is clearly a close cousin to the Parker and Grofield novels. Another great Donald Westlake book, probably only available in second-hand copies but well worth purchasing. This is a caper novel - about planning a bank robbery - and everything that could go wrong. He was a practical joker who couldn't stop - not even behind bars. Westlake must have been watching a lot of Hogan's Heroes when he wrote this, only here it's not a POW camp in Germany, but a prison in the northeast. Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2018. It's Westlake. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner is clearly a close cousin to the Parker and Grofield novels. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 15, 2019. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He was a practical joker who couldn't stop - … It’s not really the hard crime fiction, but rather a funny account of bank robbery, prison life, and a few interesting characters. OTHER BOOKS. That joy you feel, when you find that a book that you loved as a teenager, but which has been out of print for years and years and years, is finally available on Kindle? It's a fairly short, quick read. Please try your request again later. About Help I Am Being Held Prisoner. There are few things more frustrating to a photographer than being forced to stay home while museums, restaurants and parks are closed, unless you are really into still life, which I am not. He was a practical joker who couldn't stop - not even behind bars. Okay, this and Spike Milligan's war memoirs, and David Niven's The Moon's A Balloon. Not really a crime novel, and that’s okay. This book is over too soon, hard to stop reading. Please inquire as to specific condition) Edition Later Edition ISBN 9781785656828 Item Price $ This is one of his best. This gets complicated when the gang scheme to commit the perfect crime. Original publisher M. Evans. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner by Donald E. Westlake Seller Borderlands Books Published 2/13/2018 Condition New (Condition varies from Fine to Near Fine. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! ‘Help I am being Held Prisoner’ by Donald E. Westlake is comical, waggish and somewhat ludicrous. Readable copy. Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017. Unable to add item to List. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Donald Westlake is an outstanding writer. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Help I Am Being Held Prisoner (Hard Case Crime Book 132). There was a problem loading your book clubs. Publisher. Cold Hard Cash (Harbor Point Crime Series: Ellis Boone). Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2018. This gets complicated when the gang scheme to commit the perfect crime. This book is over too soon, hard to stop reading. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Donald E. Westlake could vary his style at will. And it's lots of fun. It's a book that doesn't take itself too seriously. Please try again. Please try again. Well, that. This one is screwball American comedy at its absolute finest. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. It’s about a prankster who ended up in the Jail when one of his pranks goes awfully wrong. It's a fairly short, quick read. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Of course, this particular joke left 20 cars wrecked on the highway and two politicians' careers in tatters - so jail is where Harold Künt landed. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner is clearly a close cousin to the Parker and Grofield novels. He finds a fortune cookie containing a call for help which stated: "Help. Under his own name he came up with some 'funny' thrillers - this is one of them. Highly readable, and amusing. STEMO. This is one of Westlake's funniest crime novels from his golden era. Titan Books The … After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. I am a work-from-home mom. Donald E. Westlake could vary his style at will. JAILED FOR A JOKE It isn’t easy going to jail for a practical joke. It's just that Harry Künt was not the rock-solid customer that Parker was. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner is clearly a close cousin to the Parker and Grofield novels. Help I Am Being Held Prisoner is clearly a close cousin to the Parker and Grofield novels. Read this over 30 years ago and loved it , been after it for years and now at last I have it and its just as good as I remember. Very very funny and vastly entertaining, I shall keep it forever. HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER is Donald E. Westlake at his funniest and his most ingenious, a rediscovered crime classic from the MWA Grand Master returning to stores for the first time in three decades. He was a practical joker who couldn't stop - … Help, I’m Being Held Prisoner In A Work-From-Home Job. Help I am Being Held Prisoner. International publishers Olympia Publishers (Czech Republic), Arnoldo Mondadori Editore (Italy) Mr. Künt, a man with a lifetime of bitterness over his name, finds himself in prison after one practical joke too many. I love the Hard Case line. Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017. This is actually a trap set by a vengeful … An edition of Help I Am Being Held Prisoner (1974) Help, I am being held prisoner by Donald E. Westlake. ‘Help I am being Held Prisoner’ by Donald E. Westlake is comical, waggish and somewhat ludicrous. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2018, Hilarious story well up to Westlakes standards. A great premise as prisoners find a way to live double lives while jailed. This is a caper novel - about planning a bank robbery - and everything that could go wrong. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. – By Jonathan Leavitt July 16, 2020. Quirky Westlake has a unique premise that doesn't read as well today, since the book was written in 1974. Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016. Free shipping for many products! HELP I AM BEING HELD PRISONER is Donald E. Westlake at his funniest and his most ingenious, a rediscovered crime classic from the MWA Grand Master returning to stores for the first time in … Product Identifiers. I’m being held prisoner in a Chinese fortune … Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2018. Go on, buy it and read it. My first Westlake/Hard Case Crime novel and hopefully not my last of either. And he goes to prison for a prank gone wrong on the wrong people (a couple congressmen). Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018. Author Topic: Help...I am being held prisoner (Read 896 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Please try again. Aaron Paul leads an all-star cast in the Black Book audio drama. 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