Nadat een 16-jarige zoon tijdens een jachtpartij per ongeluk zijn vader dodelijk heeft verwond, beraadt een jeugdvriend van de moeder met een stel criminele vriendjes een plan om de jongen te ontvoeren en flink veel losgeld te eisen.
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Peter Leonard, zoon van Elmore Leonard, creëert verhalen die gekenmerkt worden door scherpe karakteriseringen en meesterlijke dialogen. Met een diepgaand begrip van de menselijke natuur onderzoekt hij complexe relaties en morele dilemma's. Leonard's proza is beknopt, inzichtelijk en richt zich consequent op de kern van het verhaal, wat lezers een onderscheidende literaire ervaring biedt.
Voices of the Dead
- 352bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
Set against the backdrop of 1971 Detroit, a Holocaust survivor named Harry Levin embarks on a harrowing quest for vengeance after the tragic death of his daughter in a car accident. Fueled by rage, he tracks down her killer to Munich, uncovering shocking truths about the diplomat and his dangerous intentions. This journey not only threatens Harry's life but also impacts those around him, leading to explosive revelations that challenge his understanding of justice and morality.
Raylan Goes to Detroit
- 320bladzijden
- 12 uur lezen
Peter Leonard, following in the footsteps of his renowned father, Elmore Leonard, brings his own storytelling flair to the literary world. This book showcases his unique voice and style, blending crime, suspense, and sharp dialogue. Readers can expect a gripping narrative filled with complex characters and unexpected twists, reflecting the legacy of his father's influence while establishing Peter's distinct presence in contemporary fiction.
A high octane novel of money, guns and some serious double crossing . featuring a virtuoso cast of bad guys.
Sweet Dreams
- 320bladzijden
- 12 uur lezen
The story follows Kate McGraw, the only female member of a US Marshals' fugitive task force, who is shot while pursuing a dangerous bank robber. During her recovery in the hospital, she receives an enigmatic bouquet of flowers. Upon her discharge, she notices a man watching her, leading to a shocking reunion with her estranged father, Frank Galvin, recently released from prison after serving time for armed robbery. He offers his assistance in capturing the elusive bank robber, complicating Kate's personal and professional life.
Rome: Mcabe and Chip, two American exchange students, are about to become embroiled with a violent street gang, a beautiful Italian girl and a flawed kidnapping plan. Detroit: Sharon Vanelli's affair with Joey Palermo, a Mafia enforcer, is about to be discovered by her husband Ray, a secret service agent.
