Books like Touch by Elmore Leonard
Touch is a hardboiled detective story that reflects Elmore Leonard’s trademark style of sharp dialogue and vivid characters. Set against the gritty streets of Detroit, the novel explores themes of spiritual healing and redemption within the city’s underworld.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Elmore Leonard
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