Elmore Leonard
About
Elmore Leonard (1925-2013) was an acclaimed American novelist and screenwriter known for his sharp dialogue and gritty crime stories. Born in New Orleans and raised in Detroit, Leonard carved out a niche with his distinctively fast-paced and minimalist style. He penned more than 40 novels, including "Get Shorty", "Out of Sight", and "Rum Punch", which were adapted into successful films. His work extended to television, with shows like "Justified" based on his stories. Leonard's influence reshaped the modern crime genre, earning him a National Book Award for lifetime achievement. His writing continues to captivate readers with its wit and realism.
Books (31)
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Mr. Paradise
3.60•Thriller
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Get Shorty
3.96•Thriller
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The Big Bounce
3.40•Thriller
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Hombre
4.00•Historical Fiction
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The Complete Western Stories
4.14•Westerns
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Cuba Libre
3.66•Adventure
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Up In Honey's Room
3.47•Thriller
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Road Dogs
3.64•Thriller
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LaBrava
3.81•Thriller
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Glitz
3.77•Thriller
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Unknown Man #89
3.84•Thriller
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The Switch
3.78•Thriller
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Last Stand at Saber River
3.82•Historical Fiction
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Riding the Rap
3.84•Thriller
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The Law at Randado
3.86•Historical Fiction
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Cat Chaser
3.75•Crime
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Valdez Is Coming
4.03•Thriller
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Tishomingo Blues
3.72•Thriller
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The Moonshine War
3.87•Thriller
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Maximum Bob
3.79•Thriller
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52 Pickup
3.94•Thriller
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City Primeval
3.94•Thriller
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Pagan Babies
3.57•Thriller
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Pronto
3.80•Thriller
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Comfort to the Enemy and Other Carl Webster Stories
3.82•Crime
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Be Cool
3.53•Thriller
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Freaky Deaky
3.74•Thriller
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Forty Lashes Less One
3.96•Mystery
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Last Stand at Saber River and The Law at Randado
3.68•Westerns
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Rum Punch
3.93•Thriller
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The Hot Kid
3.78•Thriller
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