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The Elephant of Surprise

Hap and Leonard are an unlikely pair — Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard — a tough-as-nails Black, gay, Vietnam vet and Republican — but they're the closest friend either of them has in the world.

After years of crime-solving companionship, something's changed: Hap, recently married to their P.I. boss, Brett, is now a family man. Amidst the worst flood East Texas has seen in years, the two run across a woman who's had her tongue nearly cut out, pursued by a heavily armed pair of goons. Turns out the girl survived a mob hit, and the boss has come to clean up the mess.

On a chase that blows even the East Texas swampgrass back, Hap and Leonard must save the girl, and vanquish her foes, before the foes get them first. With a new case to solve, and a brand-new challenge to their relationship, will Hap and Leonard's friendship survive? Will Hap and Leonard survive?

The Elephant of Surprise is rich with Lansdale's trademark humor, whip-smart dialogue, and plenty of ass-kicking adventures.

  • Format
  • hardcover
  • Pages
  • 245
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 978-0-316-47987-5
  • EAN
  • 9780316479875
  • Genres
  • mystery, crime, fiction, thriller, noir, audiobook, humor
  • Release date
  • 2019