Publication Date: 05/03/2020 ISBN: 9781473678101 Category:

The Elephant of Surprise

Joe R. Lansdale

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Publication Date: 05/03/2020 ISBN: 9781473678101 Category:
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Hap and Leonard are an unlikely pair – Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard – a tough-as-nails Black, gay, Vietnam vet and Republican – but they’re the closest friend either of them has in the world.

After years of crime-solving companionship, something’s changed: Hap, recently married to their P.I. boss, Brett, is now a family man. Amidst the worst flood East Texas has seen in years, the two run across a woman who’s had her tongue nearly cut out, pursued by a heavily armed pair of goons. Though she can’t talk much, on account of the tongue, it turns out the girl survived a mob hit, and the boss has come to clean up the mess.

On a chase that blows even the East Texas swampgrass back, Hap and Leonard must save the girl, and vanquish her foes, before the foes get them first. With a new case to solve, and a brand-new challenge to their relationship, will Hap and Leonard’s friendship survive? Will Hap and Leonard survive?

With Lansdale’s trademark humor, whip-smart dialogue, and plenty of ass-kicking adventures to be had, you won’t want to miss Hap and Leonard’s latest.

Publisher Review

If you aren't familiar with the work of this true American original, and master of hillbilly noir, climb in the boat and hang on for dear life: the water is rough -- Joe Hill Joe Lansdale is one of the dark kings of modern mystery fiction, a master of the genre. His name deserves to be whispered with the greats -- John Connolly Reading Joe Lansdale is like listening to a favourite uncle who just happens to be a fabulous storyteller -- Dean Koontz A master of noir laced with laugh-out-loud black humour * Shortlist * Another rip-roaring, wisecracking, savagely violent story...Gloriously bloody fun * Metro * Praise for the Hap and Leonard books * - *

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