The Hot Kid

Author: Elmore Leonard

The Barnes & Noble Review When the The New York Times calls someone “the greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever,” that’s no small compliment. This talented author has shown an extraordinary range in his work, from westerns to crime stories (both contemporary and historical) to a novel about baseball and more.In The Hot Kid, Elmore “Dutch” Leonard breaks new ground….Read More

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