Books like Dutch Treat by Elmore Leonard
This collection brings together three of Elmore Leonard’s earliest crime novels, long out of print. "The Hunted," "Swag," and "Mr. Majestyk" each exemplify Leonard’s signature storytelling: concise, sharply paced narratives rooted in the rhythms of contemporary city life. Readers will appreciate the author’s unique blend of humor, tension, and vivid dialogue that has become a hallmark of American detective fiction.
First publish date: 1977
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Elmore Leonard
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