{"product_id":"mr-paradise-a-novel-isbn-9780062119056","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\u003eIn hindsight, lingerie model Kelly Barr realizes it was a very bad idea to accompany her call girl roommate, Chloe, to Tony Paradiso’s palatial Detroit home. A wealthy eighty-four-year-old ex–Motor City lawyer, “Mr. Paradise” enjoys watching old Michigan football games on TV while a sexy companion prances around his bedroom topless in a cheerleader outfit. On this particular night, however, two intruders decide to join the party, leaving Chloe and the old man dead while Kelly’s off elsewhere with Tony’s right-hand man. But just maybe Kelly can walk away from it all with a big score. First she needs to convince the cops she’s somebody else—and investigating Detective Frank Delsa, while good-hearted and lonely, is not stupid. That good heart, though, could get him into a lot more trouble than he ever bargained for.\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":"Mariner Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44887554621669,"sku":"NP9780062119056","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062119056.jpg?v=1730226351","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/mr-paradise-a-novel-isbn-9780062119056","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}