The Big Bounce
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âThe greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever!â
âNew York Times Book Review
When the all-time greats of mystery/noir/crime fiction are mentioned (John D. MacDonald, Dashiell Hammett, James M. Cain, Robert Parker, etc.), Elmore Leonardâs name invariably tops the list. A true Leonard classic, The Big Bounce showcases all of the Grand Masterâs acclaimed skillsâtwisty plotting, unforgettable characters, dialogue so razor sharp it could draw bloodâas he chronicles the misadventures of a larcenous young man in a Michigan resort town whoâs irresistibly drawn to a dangerous femme fatale, a rich manâs plaything, and the nasty little caper they plan to pull off togetherâif they can somehow manage to survive each other. The acclaimed creator of Raylan (aka U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, lately of TVâs smash hit Justified), Leonard has never lost the mojo that makes him âthe King Daddy of crime writersâ (Seattle Times).
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Elmore Leonard wrote more than forty books during his long career, including the bestsellers Raylan, Tishomingo Blues, Be Cool, Get Shorty, and Rum Punch, as well as the acclaimed collection When the Women Come Out to Dance, which was a New York Times Notable Book. Many of his books have been made into movies, including Get Shorty and Out of Sight. The short story "Fire in the Hole," and three books, including Raylan, were the basis for the FX hit show Justified. Leonard received the Lifetime Achievement Award from PEN USA and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He died in 2013.
Campbell Scott studied with Stella Adler and Geraldine Page, and appeared on Broadway in Long Day's Journey into Night, among other productions. His many films include Longtime Companion, Singles, Music and Lyrics, and Big Night, which he co-directed.
