I am so happy that the Parker stories are being reprinted. I read some of them back in the '60's then went on with my life. Now 40 years later I have taken up with Parker again. No matter what you might think of the morality of Parter you have to admire his expertize. I admit it- I love watching him plot, figure, and execute his capers. I so enjoy watching him deal with his various no-goods in his no nonsense manner. I just would not wnt to join in any of his capers.