{"product_id":"mr-paradise-a-novel-isbn-9780060589660","title":"Mr. Paradise: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Sharp as an ice pick….You will love this excellent book.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElmore Leonard is the undisputed master, the “King Daddy of crime writers” (\u003cem\u003eSeattle Times\u003c\/em\u003e), in the august company of the all-time greats of mystery\/noir\/crime fiction genre: John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, et al. The creator of such unforgettable classics as \u003cem\u003eStick, Out of Sight,\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGet Shorty\u003c\/em\u003e—not to mention the character of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, lately of TV’s hit series \u003cem\u003eJustified\u003c\/em\u003e—Leonard is in fine form with \u003cem\u003eMr. Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e. A riveting Detroit-based thriller enlivened by Leonard’s trademark razor-sharp dialogue, \u003cem\u003eMr. Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e follows a smart Victoria’s Secret model’s attempt to score big after surviving a double murder in a millionaire’s mansion…with a lonely cop acting as spoiler.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eRoommates Kelly and Chloe are enjoying their lives and their downtown Detroit loft just fine. Kelly is a Victoria's Secret catalog model. Chloe is an escort, until she decides to ditch her varied clientele in favor of a steady gig as girlfriend to eighty-four-year-old retired lawyer Tony Paradiso, a.k.a. Mr. Paradise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvenings at Mr. Paradise's house, there's always an old Michigan football game on TV. And when Chloe's around, there's a cheerleader, too, complete with pleated skirt and blue-and-gold pompoms. One night Chloe convinces Kelly to join in the fun, along with Montez Taylor, Tony's smooth-talking right-hand man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut things go awry and before the end of the evening there will be two corpses, two angry hit men, one switch of identity, a safe-deposit box full of loot up for grabs, and, fast on the scene, detective Frank Delsa, who now has a double homicide -- and a beautiful, willful witness -- to add to his already heavy caseload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a cool cast, snappy dialogue, and all the twists and turns fans crave, \u003cem\u003eMr. Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e is Elmore Leonard at home in Detroit and sharper than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Brilliantly constructed, wise and tough, this book ...offers a master class in how to write a novel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s a blast.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSan Jose Mercury News\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The dialogue and the characters crackle ...MR. PARADISE is a perfect crime caper from a master.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDetroit Free Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“You will love this excellent book.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Leonard returns to his Detroit roots for another unlikely romance amid the thorns of crime.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Large Print","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887627366629,"sku":"NP9780060589660","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060589660.jpg?v=1730227107","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/mr-paradise-a-novel-isbn-9780060589660","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}