Can you recommend some of the best Elmore Leonard crime novels?

Sure. 'Get Shorty' is a great one. It has a really interesting plot with a mobster trying to break into the movie business. It's full of Leonard's signature sharp dialogue and unique characters.

'Rum Punch' is also among the top. It follows the story of a flight attendant who gets involved with some shady characters. Leonard does a great job of building the tension as the plot unfolds. The characters are complex and their motives keep you guessing. The setting and the details of the criminal underworld in this novel are really vivid, making it a must - read for fans of crime novels.

I'm not sure exactly how many are on the list. There are quite a few well - known ones like 'Freaky Deaky' and 'Killshot'. But without seeing the specific list, it's hard to give an exact number.

Sure. 'Get Shorty' is a must - read. It was also made into a successful movie. The characters are so well - drawn that you can't help but be drawn into their world of crime and showbiz.

I also like 'Valdez Is Coming'. The story follows Valdez as he tries to get revenge and justice. It's a great example of Leonard's talent for writing Westerns, with its vivid descriptions of the Western scenery and the tough characters.

Sure. 'LaBrava' is a great one. It has a really interesting setting and a complex mystery at its core. The characters are vividly drawn, and you get pulled into their world.

The Elmore Leonard crime novels are known for their vivid settings. He sets his stories in a variety of locations, which often become characters in their own right. Also, his plots are full of twists and turns. You can't really predict where the story is going to go, which keeps the reader on their toes.

Elmore Leonard's crime novels are known for their gritty realism. His characters are often complex and morally ambiguous. The plots are filled with twists and turns that keep readers on their toes.

I'm not sure if there are many other 1995 crime films specifically based on Elmore Leonard novels. But these two are quite famous. They both managed to capture the essence of Leonard's novels, with their complex characters, clever plot twists, and that unique blend of crime and other elements like comedy or romance.

Raylan Givens is a popular character. He's a U.S. Marshal with his own code of justice.