Mulholland Books
Rusty Puppy: A Hap and Leonard Novel
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Hap and Leonard investigate a racially motivated murder that threatens to tear apart their East Texas town.
While Hap, a former 60s activist and self-proclaimed white trash rebel, is recovering from a life-threatening stab wound, Louise Elton comes into Hap and Leonard's PI office to tell him that the police have killed her son, Jamar.
Months earlier, a bully cop pulled over and sexually harassed Jamar's sister, Charm. The officer followed Charm over the course of the next couple of months, leading Jamar to videotape and take notes on the cop and his partner. The next thing Louise hears, Jamar got in a fight and is killed in the projects by local hoods. It doesn't add up: he was a straight A student, destined for better things, until he began to ask too many questions about the racist police force.
Leonard, a tough black gay Vietnam vet and Republican, joins Hap in the investigation, and they stumble upon the racial divides that have shaped their Eastern Texas town. But if anyone can navigate these pitfalls and bring the killers to justice, it's Hap and Leonard.
Filled with Lansdale's trademark whip-smart dialogue, colorful characters, and relentless pacing, Rusty Puppy is Joe Lansdale at his page-turning best.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9780316311571
EAN:
9780316311571
Binding:
Paperback
Pages:
304
Authors:
Joe R Lansdale
Publisher:
Mulholland Books
Published Date: 2018-20-02
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Just when I thought Hap & Leonard were going to fall into the formula trap Joe Lansdale rights the ship with Rusty Puppy.Great from page 1 and is probably my new favorite H&L adventure!!Don't pass it by!!
Joe Lansdale is a great read every time.
Typically a fan but this book took too much time with the characters proclivities,way too much. We all understand how men may like other men without shoving the details down our throats . Can I just read a detective novel without Lansdale over describing homosexuality! Give it a break JL.
This is the first book I've read about Hap and Leonard and it delighted me. Apart from being a really good mystery novel, it has some unique qualities. The humor and byplay is great. These two "sidekicks" open different doors than the 'tec buddies you're used to. Loved this and will read more
This book had me laughing out loud several times and riveted by the fight scenes. Joe Lansdale is one of the best writers of fight scenes ever! His knowledge of MA and the realism behind the blows is right on. His characters are solid and full of heart. Hap and Leonard are brothers who will stand by each other through anything and when the final act is written in this story it doesn't disappoint.
