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“An excellent read….Concrete evidence of a master crime writer still at the top of his game.”
—Russel D. McLean, author of The Good Son
“The reigning King Daddy of crime writers” (Seattle Times), Elmore Leonard first introduced quick-triggered legendary lawman Carl Webster in the New York Times bestseller, The Hot Kid, and brought him back for an encore Up in Honey’s Room. In Comfort to the Enemy and Other Carl Webster Stories, the loose cannon U.S. marshal struts his stuff once more in three electrifying new tales. Comfort to the Enemy is more indisputable proof that Elmore Leonard is indeed, as Dennis Lehane (Mystic River, Shutter Island) puts it, “The greatest crime writer who ever lived.”
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"These stories were fun to read, with great characters, especially Carl Webster. The book was short but action-packed with dark humor underlying every turn. Definitely a stand-out collection from one of the world's great writers.I won this book from Goodreads First Reads. Thanks! "
— Kenneth (4 out of 5 stars)
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“An excellent read. The zing of Leonard’s prose, the ease with which his characters come to life, and the moral questions raised by the 1940s setting…are concrete evidence of a master crime writer still at the top of his game.”
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“A Western hero pitted against gangsters and Nazis—what could be better?”
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Ilkka Ahtaja, 12/8/2022
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" Didn't really like the open-ended ending, but it's a good read nonetheless. "
— Scott, 12/18/2013 -
" Leonard is a master of dialogue. His characters are much more interesting than the plot. "
— Karen, 11/4/2013 -
" This selection of stories involving Carl Webster adds to the two novels Leonard already has written, and I'd like to see more. "
— Tom, 9/8/2013 -
" Not his best, but smart, sharp writing, as usual. "
— ej, 6/20/2013 -
" Entertaining but not the Elmore Leonard I loved and remembered ("Get Shorty" etc.) but then again perhaps he and I have changed over the years. "
— Diana, 11/15/2012 -
" Elmore Leonard at his best! "
— Linda, 3/25/2012 -
" really different stories. easy to read. interesting. "
— Swhite, 1/7/2012 -
" Elmore Leonard at his best! "
— Linda, 5/20/2011 -
" Leonard is a master of dialogue. His characters are much more interesting than the plot. "
— Karen, 10/29/2010 -
" I love Elmore Leonard's writing and this book did not disappoint. Good stories written in that tough, charming way that Leonard has perfected. It's full of characters you may already know and love from other Carl Webster stories.<br/>I won my copy through First Reads. "
— Athena, 9/28/2010
About Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard (1925–2013) wrote more than fifty books during his highly successful career, including the bestsellers Djibouti, Road Dogs, Mr. Paradise, Tishomingo Blues, and the critically acclaimed collection of short stories, When the Women Come Out to Dance. Many of his books have been made into movies, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. He was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from PEN USA and the Grand Master Award of the Mystery Writers of America.
About Josh Clark
Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant are the duo behind the award-winning tri-weekly podcast Stuff You Should Know. The pair have been working together on the show since it began in 2008, and it has gone on to become one of the most downloaded podcasts in history. They currently reside in Atlanta, GA.