Elmore Leonard brings the sunshine

When it's grey and snowing (as it is likely to be for the next little while), what could be better than a funny mystery set in a sunny climate?  If you're in the mood for something light, try Elmore Leonard.  Pirates?  He's got them!  Daredevils, mobsters, and assorted other unsavory characters?  Those are there too.  If you're still not convinced, here's a review of Leonard's newest book, Djibouti, from the London Evening Standard:

"Famously, Leonard constructs his thrillers by leaving all the boring bits out, even at the level of a single sentence. It can't be as easy as he makes it look, because, after all these years, there's still nobody who does it better. Or even half as well. Ridiculously enjoyable book."

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If you want more, check out Leonard's website at http://www.elmoreleonard.com or click here for a list of his audiobooks.