The unrivaled master of crime's first collection of noir stories. . . . “If you thought you knew all the places Elmore Leonard could take you, think again.”--Mike Lupica

In more than 30 books spanning half a century, Elmore Leonard has captured the imagination of millions as few writers can. A literary icon praised by the New York Times Book Review as “the greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever, ” he has influenced many contemporary writers and is known for both the quality and accessibility of his writing.

In this first collection of short pieces, including two novella-length works, since his western anthology Tonto Woman, Leonard demonstrates the superb characterization, dead-on dialogue, vivid atmosphere, and driving plotting that have made him a household name.

--Kirkus Reviews

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 01/06/2004
ISBN: 9780060586164
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.26w x 0.59d

Review Citations: New York Times 03/21/2004 pg. 20