[Basket_of_Deplorables]

Almost anything by Elmore Leonard. His later works were the best. Many made into movies. Like “Get Shorty.

[ought-six]

I agree about Elmore Leonard. He was a terrific writer.

[ought-six]

Ditto on Elmore Leonard. He was just great.

His philosophy on writing (especially fiction) was very simple, and makes all the sense in the world (paraphrased): If it reads like writing, then it is no good. If it reads like a story, then you have struck gold.

[firebrand]

One of my favorites. Leonard tells a great story without bringing in extra plots and a multitude of characters, the way so many contemporary crime writers do.