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See moreFrom America's top writer of hardboiled crime, the novel that became Tarantino's hit film JACKIE BROWN.
Rum Punch was made into the film Jackie Brown by Quentin Tarantino Elmore Leonard is a fantastic addition to our list of quality crime writing. An iconic figure, he has written well over 20 novels, award-winning film scripts, and won numerous major prizes Phoenix now has the rights to 15 backlist titles and we will be bringing the books out over the course of 2004-6 with a great series cover look. We also have a new hardback coming out in autumn 2005 The critics love him: 'Not just a good storyteller, but also an important novelist...a model of action-writing at its best' Philip Kerr 'He's the boss, the grandmaster, the chief, the big cheese, and anyone with even the faintest interest in crime fiction cannot afford to ignore him' New Musical Express 'Elmore Leonard can write circles around almost anybody active in the crime novel today' New York Times Book Review
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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
Ordell Robbie makes a fine living selling illegal high-powered weaponry to the wrong people. Jackie Burke couriers Ordell's profits from Freeport to Miami. But the feds are on to Jackie, and now the aging, but still hot, flight attendant will have to do prison time or play ball, which makes her a prime 'loose end' that Ordell needs to tie up... permanently.
Jackie, however, has other plans. And with the help of Max Cherry—an honest but disgruntled bail bondsman looking to get out—she could even end up with a serious nest egg in the process.
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Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard receives high praise for its engaging storytelling and vibrant action scenes. The New York Times highlights Leonard's exceptional writing skills within the crime genre, while Philip Kerr regards him as not only a great storyteller but also a significant novelist exemplifying top-tier action writing.
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ISBN: 9780753819739
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 December 2004
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 225g
Pages: 256
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About the Author
Elmore Leonard has written more than three dozen books during his highly successful career, and many of his novels have been made into bestselling films. He has been named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America and lives in Bloomfield Village, Michigan, with his wife Christine.
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