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  1. Elmore John Leonard Jr. (October 11, 1925 – August 20, 2013) was an American novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. His earliest novels, published in the 1950s, were Westerns, but he went on to specialize in crime fiction and suspense thrillers, many of which have been adapted into motion pictures.

  2. Jun 17, 2024 · Elmore Leonard, American author of popular crime novels known for his clean prose style, uncanny ear for realistic dialogue, effective use of violence, unforced satiric wit, and colorful characters. Among his notable works are Fifty-two Pickup, Get Shorty, Rum Punch, and Out of Sight.

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  3. Elmore Leonard is a crime novelist whose legacy will live on for decades to come. His short stories, novels and film will remain popular and current, no matter what year it is. To learn more about the man, visit his website, and also read his novels.

  4. Aug 21, 2013 · He was the most influential, widely imitated crime writer of his era, and his career was a long one: more than 60 years. After he had worked in advertising long enough to learn to appreciate...

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  5. Elmore Leonard wrote some of the classic crime novels of the twentieth century. Notably inspired by Higgins’s THE FRIENDS OF EDDIE COYLE, (1972), Leonard was an adept dialogue writer and master of the tight scene.

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  6. Aug 20, 2013 · Mystery & Thrillers, Western. edit data. Elmore John Leonard lived in Dallas, Oklahoma City and Memphis before settling in Detroit in 1935. After serving in the navy, he studied English literature at the University of Detroit where he entered a short story competition.

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  8. Aug 21, 2013 · Elmore Leonard, the prolific crime novelist whose louche characters, deadpan dialogue and immaculate prose style in novels like “ Get Shorty ,” “ Freaky Deaky ” and “Glitz” established him as a...