Killshot

De: Elmore Leonard

Narrado por: Ron McLarty

Ironworker Wayne Colson and his spirited wife Carmen are witnesses to a shakedown scam — witnesses who must be eliminated. Enter Armand Degas (a.k.a. Blackbird), the brains of the operation, and his partner Richie Nix, an ex-con whose highest goal is to rob a bank in every state. After the Colsons enter the Federal Witness Security Program, a lively chase ensues — with two bumbling but determined killers on Wayne and Carmen's trail.

With its dead-on dialogue, memorable characters, and absolute authenticity, Killshot is one of Elmore Leonard's all-time great novels.

©2009 Elmore Leonard (P)2003 Phoenix Books, Inc.

Another superbly written Elmore Leonard

And superbly narrated by Ron McLarty. I’ve listened to many Leonard’s, and McLarty is right up there with Atkins Howard (e.g., “The Hot Kid”). As usual, Leonard beautifully draws his characters, with a lowlife murderous punk and a Mafia hitman on one side, and a happily married working class couple on the other. Highly recommend.

predictable

Fun little yarn but lacking depth... really missing the mark in some areas where story development could have benefitted the listener.

Stunning. So well done. Narrator was great.

One of the best mysteries I’ve ever come across and I’ve read many. Leonard is a brilliant writer and the characters came alive. So many telling details. So much suspense. Holds together brilliantly. Bravo.

Just average.

The narrator does a good job, but the story is pretty flimsy and mundane. I wouldn't recommend.

Early Leonard

Perfect, every detail in place, the master takes his time and tells the whole story.

I tried

I like his work, but these characters are boring and annoying. it's like a bus ride filled with whiny cruel stupid people . all this with muddy audio. I gave up.

Great book with one annoyance.

For some reason, the quality of the recording isn't good at all in some places and is quiet even at full volume. This doesn't ruin the book at all, but it's a tad irritating. Great book otherwise.

The book is great, the audio on this isn’t

The sound quality wasn’t great, but the narrator still does a good job. The story is still great, one of Elmore’s best. Definitely worth a listen

Good Story/Bad Sound Quality

Sounded like narrator was reading from under a mask. Had to turn up volume just to hear voice clear enough to understand.
Good story though. Reminded me of Fargo.

Killshot A Bit Familar, But A Fun, Insightful Read

I do enjoy Elmore Leonard's cynical and realistic view of criminals and law enforcement. So what do I mean by Killshot seeming familiar, yet fun? There are several key elements in most of his books...

-The law enforcement agencies are made up of redneck, bull headed thugs, with exception of one or two talented cops.

-Federal programs like Witness Protection are almost always protecting snitches who are guilty of equally heinous crimes as those they are ratting out. This turns out to be a real problem for the few truly innocent people in the system.

- Leonard always does a great job with character development. The bad guys are stupid and cruel, yet wise in the ways law enforcement works. And they seem to have a unique insight into human nature. Yet there is a cloud of dark humor about them that never fails to make me laugh out loud.

- The heroes here are flawed, yet charasmatic and fun to read about. Again, character development here is premium. Our heroes are a married couple. The husband is honest, hardworking and deeply devoted to his wife. But he is also a bit dimwitted, self centered and clueless about what his wife really needs. She is a caring, committed, patient wife who, after raising their son, is coming into her own. She wants, needs change, but is careful to train her husband how to bring this about without hurting him or their marraige.
Leonard's focus on both of them within the bounds of marraige is nothing short of brilliant.

As I write this review, I am reminded of what a privilege it is to read books by Elmore Leonard.