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An absolute master. -- The Detroit News
The greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever! -- The New York Times Book Review
The greatest crime writer of our time, perhaps ever! -- The New York Times Book Review
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Detroit process server Jack Ryan has a reputation for being the best in the business at finding people who don't want to be found. Now he's looking for a missing stockholder known only as "Unknown Man No. 89." But his missing man isn't "unknown" to everyone: a pretty blonde hates his guts and a very nasty dude named Royal wants him dead in the worst way. Which is very unfortunate for Jack Ryan, who is suddenly caught in the crossfire of a lethal triple-cross and as much a target as his nameless prey.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprise to me,
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This review is from: Unknown Man #89 (Mass Market Paperback)
I thought I had read all of Elmore Leonard's books, then happened across this one. How did I miss this? By far this is probably one of his better books. Would also recommend two other great reads: Fierce Invalids and The Bark of the Dogwood
5.0 out of 5 stars
No One Does it Better than Leonard!,
By DixieThomas (Birmingham, AL) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unknown Man #89 (Mass Market Paperback)
I have always been an Elmore Leonard fan and have read everything he's published. I just can't get enough of him. His concise way of writing is superb. He doesn't overengage in descriptives, thank goodness - that gets boring - yet manages to convey exactly what he wants more succinctly than any author I've ever read. The characters never disappoint and the sense of humor displayed is simply unsurpassable. Another fantastic book by an author who is the best.
4.0 out of 5 stars
slick crime story; better than average Elmore Leonard book,
By lazza (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Unknown Man #89 (Mass Market Paperback)
As with most of the other amazon.com reviewers before me I am a loyal Elmore Leonard fan. And it is likely only Elmore Leonard fans would pick up the (relatively obscure) 'Unknown Man #89'. This is unfortunate because most of the world will miss out on this compact jewel.'Unknown Man #89' is one of those stories hard to describe without giving the plot away. Broadly speaking we have con artists trying to make a fast buck off folks whom they thought would be total suckers. Wrong. Frustration and violence ensue. While not winning any awards for originality 'Unknown Man #89' is very well written. Elmore Leonard does a brilliant job on the characterizations, and the prose is very slick. There is also some humour, albeit rather rude and crude. Bottom line: certainly among Leonard's better efforts. Recommended.
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