Riding the rap
Leonard, Elmore, 1925-20132009
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Written by the author of 'Get Shorty', this book deals with, as in Leonard's other novels, the weirdos, scumbags and low-lifes who inhabit Miami and the surrounding counties, in a life of crime. Palm Beach playboy Chip Ganz needs money - fast. He has spiralling debts, and his mother's gravy-train has just derailed.So he has a plan: he's going to find somebody rich, and take them hostage. With the help of an ex-con, a psycho gardener and the beautiful psychic Reverend Dawn, he chooses bookmaker Harry Arno as the lucky victim.The trouble is, Harry can scam with the best of them. And that's not the only problem. US Marshal Raylan Givens is sleeping with Harry's ex girlfriend, Joyce, and she wants Harry found.And when everyone's got a gun, someone is going to get hurt ...
Main title:
Riding the rap / Elmore Leonard.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Phoenix, 2009.
Collation:
326 pages ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: Viking, 1995.
ISBN:
9780753822418 (pbk)0753822415 (pbk)
Dewey class:
813.5'4
Local class:
MYS Pbk
Language:
English
BRN:
544658