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Charlie Martz and Other Stories: The Unpublished Stories of Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard
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Description for Charlie Martz and Other Stories: The Unpublished Stories of Elmore Leonard
Paperback. Essential reading for all fans of noir: A treasure trove of previously unpublished stories by the sorely missed master of crime fiction. Includes a moving introduction from Elmore Leonard's son, crime writer Peter Leonard. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 21. Weight in Grams: 244.
'Elmore Leonard is the crime-writer's crime-writer, king of all he surveys. For sharp plots and spot-on dialogue, he's in a different league' Ian Rankin When Elmore Leonard died in 2013, he left behind a 60-year legacy of crime novels, many of which have become modern classics. He also left behind a treasure trove of unpublished early stories. Largely written during his years as a copywriter at a Detroit ad agency, these stories introduce us to unforgettable Leonard characters, some of whom star in his later works. Razor-sharp and effortlessly entertaining, this collection reveals a master who honed ... Read more
'Elmore Leonard is the crime-writer's crime-writer, king of all he surveys. For sharp plots and spot-on dialogue, he's in a different league' Ian Rankin When Elmore Leonard died in 2013, he left behind a 60-year legacy of crime novels, many of which have become modern classics. He also left behind a treasure trove of unpublished early stories. Largely written during his years as a copywriter at a Detroit ad agency, these stories introduce us to unforgettable Leonard characters, some of whom star in his later works. Razor-sharp and effortlessly entertaining, this collection reveals a master who honed ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
244g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780229195
SKU
V9781780229195
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About Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was born in New Orleans in 1925. He wrote forty-five books during his phenomenal career, including the bestsellers Mr Paradise, Tishomingo Blues, Be Cool and The Hot Kid. Many have been made into successful movies, including Get Shorty with John Travolta, Out of Sight with George Clooney and Rum Punch, which became Tarantino's Jackie Brown. He is the ... Read more
Reviews for Charlie Martz and Other Stories: The Unpublished Stories of Elmore Leonard
(the stories) have all the hallmarks of his later career: the laconic authorial voice, the shady characters, the seedy dives.
THE TIMES
would make a very nice Father's Day present. Hint, hint...
THE HERALD
THE TIMES
would make a very nice Father's Day present. Hint, hint...
THE HERALD