About the book
“A slam-bang, no-bull action thriller…and nobody but nobody writes better dialogue.” —New York Daily News
It’s an established fact: Elmore Leonard is “the uncontested master of the crime thriller” (Washington Post ) who “does crime fiction better than anyone” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), and nowhere is this more obvious than in the pages of Stick.
After serving time for armed robbery, Ernest \"Stick\" Stickley is back on the outside and trying to stay legit. But it's tough staying straight in a crooked town -- and Miami is a pirate's paradise, where investment fat cats and lowlife drug dealers hold hands and dance. And when a crazed player chooses Stick at random to die for another man's sins, the struggling ex-con is left with no choice but to dive right back into the game. Besides, Stick knows a good thing when he sees it -- and a golden opportunity to run a very profitable sweet revenge scam seems much too tasty to pass up.
Editions of Stick
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062184351
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061827235
Read an Excerpt
“A slam-bang, no-bull action thriller…and nobody but nobody writes better dialogue.” —New York Daily News
It’s an established fact: Elmore Leonard is “the uncontested master of the crime thriller” (Washington Post ) who “does crime fiction better than anyone” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), and nowhere is this more obvious than in the pages of Stick.
After serving time for armed robbery, Ernest \"Stick\" Stickley is back on the outside and trying to stay legit. But it's tough staying straight in a crooked town -- and Miami is a pirate's paradise, where investment fat cats and lowlife drug dealers hold hands and dance. And when a crazed player chooses Stick at random to die for another man's sins, the struggling ex-con is left with no choice but to dive right back into the game. Besides, Stick knows a good thing when he sees it -- and a golden opportunity to run a very profitable sweet revenge scam seems much too tasty to pass up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stick about?
“A slam-bang, no-bull action thriller…and nobody but nobody writes better dialogue.” —New York Daily News
It’s an established fact: Elmore Leonard is “the uncontested master of the crime thriller” (Washington Post ) who “does crime fiction better than anyone” (Cleveland Plain Dealer), and nowhere is this more obvious than in the pages of Stick.
After serving time for armed robbery, Ernest \"Stick\" Stickley is back on the outside and trying to stay legit. But it's tough staying straight in a crooked town -- and Miami is a pirate's paradise, where investment fat cats and lowlife drug dealers hold hands and dance. And when a crazed player chooses Stick at random to die for another man's sins, the struggling ex-con is left with no choice but to dive right back into the game. Besides, Stick knows a good thing when he sees it -- and a golden opportunity to run a very profitable sweet revenge scam seems much too tasty to pass up.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Stick?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Where can I read a sample of Stick?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062184351
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Stick?
Elmore Leonard
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Stick is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062184351) and ebook(ISBN 9780061827235)
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