The Split(1966)

Richard Stark

The robbery was a piece of cake. The getaway was clean. And seven men were safely holed up in different places while Parker held all the cash — until the heat was off and each could collect his seventh to spend on booze or broads or dreams. Except this sweet heist turned sour. Somebody stole Parker’s stash. Killed Parker’s girl. And made Parker murderously mad. Now Parker’s looking for the lowlife who did him dirty. The cops are looking for seven clever thieves. The killer is looking for a way to shoot Parker. And when hunters and hunted meet — some win, some lose, and some die.