When the Women Come Out to Dance, and Other StoriesWhen the Women Come Out to Dance, and Other Stories
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.
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.
The New York Times best-selling author and unparalleled master of crime presents a gripping collection of newly published stories, including two novella-length works, that are rife with unforgettable characters, dead-on dialogue, and surprising plot twists. 175,000 first printing.
A collection of stories includes two novella-length works featuring surprising plot twists.
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- New York : William Morrow, 2003.
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