Lawrence Block (born June 24, 1938) is an acclaimed contemporary American crime writer best known for two long-running New York–set series, about the recovering alcoholic P.I. Matthew Scudder and gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, respectively. Block was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America in 1993. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., Lawrence Block attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH, but left before graduating. His earliest work, published pseudonymously in the 1950s, was mostly in the porn paperback industry, an apprenticeship he shared with fellow mystery author Donald E. Westlake. The first of his "own" work to appear was the 1957 story "You Can't Lose." He has since published more than fifty novels and more than a hundred short stories, as well as a series of books for writers. Block has lived in New York City for decades, setting most of his fiction there, and has come to be very closely associated with the city. He is married to Lynne Block, and has three daughters, Amy Reichel, Jill Block and Alison Pouliot, from an earlier marriage. With Lynne, he spends much of his time traveling (the two have been to 135 countries), but continues to consider New York his home. In 2005 he was honored with the Gumshoe Lifetime Achievement Award. CONTENT: Matthew Scudder Series1. The Sins Of The Fathers (read by Alan Sklar)2. Time To Murder And Create (read by Alan Sklar)3. In The Midst Of Death (read by Alan Sklar)4. A Stab In The Dark (read by William Roberts)5. Eight Million Ways To Die (read by Lawrence Block)6. When The Sacred Ginmill Closes (read by Mark Hammer)7. Out On The Cutting Edge (read by Dan Butler)8. A Ticket To The Boneyard (read by Joe Barrett)9. A Dance At The Slaughterhouse (read by Joe Barrett)10. A Walk Among The Tombstones (read by Mark Hammer)11. The Devil Knows You're Dead (read by Joe Barrett)12. A Long Line Of Dead Men (read by Joe Barrett)13. Even The Wicked (read by Mark Hammer)14. Everybody Dies (read by ???)15. Hope To Die (read by George Guidall)16. All The Flowers Are Dying (read by Lawrence Block)17. A Drop Of The Hard Stuff (read by Tom Stechschulte)18. A Time To Scatter Stones (read by Lawrence Block)19. The Autobiography Of Matthew Scudder (read by Peter Berkrot, Romy Nordlinger, Lawrence Block)20. The Night And The Music (read by Lawrence Block)21. The Merciful Angel Of Death (read by Bruce Weitz) Audio-DVD format: It can be used on DVD and DVD-Rom players, also on devices such as Playstation, Xbox or portable DVD players. In addition, the tracks can be taken to any mp3 player, such as portable mp3 player, tablets, smartphones, etc. through the computer. - The tracks are handled in the same way that you would handle the songs through iTunes. - The number of discs varies by each title, although generally it goes in a single disc. - The AudioDVD format is not the same as traditional CDs and does not work on CD players. Please be sure to use one of the players mentioned above. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. MP3-CD format: This audio CD-MP3 works on your computer. It also works on CD and DVD players with mp3 capacity, including car stereos. - The number of discs varies by each title. Each disc can contain one or several audiobooks. - The mp3 tracks can be taken to different mp3 players or smartphones and iphone or ipad. Make sure your device is compatible with this technology before making your purchase. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. SHIPPING: All audiobooks are sent through USPS First Class and will arrive at your hands between 7 and 10 days after your purchase (usually much sooner than later). A link will be sent so you can track your product online. We ship worldwide through USPS. RETURNS: If the product presents any problem, we will send you another one immediately! Any disagreement will always be resolved. You will also have the PayPal purchase protection against any problem that occurs with your purchase. Original case is not included with your purchase. Pictures Of Disc covers/cases in this listing are for illustrative purposes only.
