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The Friends of Eddie Coyle (John MacRae Books)

by George V. Higgins

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ISBN13: 9780805065985
ISBN10: 0805065989
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Publisher Comments:

The classic novel from "America's best crime novelist" (Time), with a new introduction by Elmore LeonardEddie Coyle works for Jimmy Scalisi, supplying him with guns for a couple of bank jobs. But a cop named Foley is on to Eddie and he's leaning on him to finger Scalisi, a gang leader with a lot to hide. And then there's Dillon-a full-time bartender and part-time contract killer--pretending to be Eddie's friend. Wheeling, dealing, chasing, and stealing--that's Eddie, and he's got lots of friends.

Review:

"Chilling...the most penetrating glimpse yet into what seems the real world of crime...positively reeking with authenticity." (The New York Times Book Review)

Synopsis:

Eddie Coyle is a small-time punk with a big-time problem — who to sell out to avoid being sent up again. Eddie works for Jimmy Scalisi, supplying him with guns for a couple of bank jobs. But a cop named Foley is onto Eddie, and he's leaning on him to finger Scalisi, a gang leader with a lot to hide. And then there's Dillon, a full-time bartender and a part-time contract killer pretending to be Eddie's friend. These and others make up the bunch of hoods, gunmen, thieves, and executioners who are wheeling, dealing, chasing, and stealing in the underworld of Eddie Coyle.

About the Author

George V. Higgins was a lawyer, journalist, teacher, and the author of 29 books, including Bomber's Law, Trust , and Kennedy for the Defense.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780805065985
Introduction:
Leonard, Elmore
Author:
Leonard, Elmore
Author:
Higgins, George V.
Publisher:
Owl Books (NY)
Location:
New York
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Criminals
Subject:
Massachusetts
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - General
Subject:
Mystery & Detective - Hard-Boiled
Subject:
Boston
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Series:
John MacRae Books
Series Volume:
6
Publication Date:
September 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
183
Dimensions:
8.28x5.58x.55 in. .40 lbs.
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