Charlie Martz and Other Stories - Leonard, Elmore
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?Elmore Leonard is a classic of one.??Dennis Lehane Over his long and illustrious career, Elmore Leonard was recognized as one of the greatest crime writers of all time, the author of dozens of bestselling books?many adapted for the big screen?as well as a master of short fiction. Leonard remains the standard for popular fiction and a literary model for writers of every genre. Marked by his unmistakable humor and grit, the stories in this collection?produced early in his career?reveal a writer in transition. In these tales Leonard explores new voices and locations, and introduces us to classic…mehr

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?Elmore Leonard is a classic of one.??Dennis Lehane Over his long and illustrious career, Elmore Leonard was recognized as one of the greatest crime writers of all time, the author of dozens of bestselling books?many adapted for the big screen?as well as a master of short fiction. Leonard remains the standard for popular fiction and a literary model for writers of every genre. Marked by his unmistakable humor and grit, the stories in this collection?produced early in his career?reveal a writer in transition. In these tales Leonard explores new voices and locations, and introduces us to classic Leonard characters, such as aging lawman Charlie Martz, who must face an old rival who returns seeking revenge. Devoted Leonard aficionados and fans new to his fiction will marvel at these early works revealing a developing artist on the cusp of greatness. ?Fascinating and inspiring.??New York Journal of Books ?The collection abounds with signs of the writer to come.??Newsday
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Elmore Leonard wrote more than forty books during his long career, including the bestsellers Raylan, Tishomingo Blues, Be Cool, Get Shorty, and Rum Punch, as well as the acclaimed collection When the Women Come Out to Dance, which was a New York Times Notable Book. Many of his books have been made into movies, including Get Shorty and Out of Sight. The short story "Fire in the Hole," and three books, including Raylan, were the basis for the FX hit show Justified. Leonard received the Lifetime Achievement Award from PEN USA and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He died in 2013.