We are very sad to relay the news that long-time beloved author
Elmore Leonard passed away this morning, August 20th, at the age of
87.
Known for his gritty westerns as well as suspense thrillers,
Leonard wrote 45 novels and numerous short stories, including Get Shorty, Three-Ten to Yuma, and Be
Cool.
He began writing in the 1950s
and hasn’t slowed down since, with many of his popular stories
leading to film adaptations, such as Hombre
and most recently the television show Justified
from his novella “Fire in the Hole.”
We will certainly miss him, but his voice will live on in
the witty banter and unique writing of his many stories.
-Amanda