Be Cool – Elmore Leonard (Second-Hand)

Author: Elmore Leonard
Title: Be Cool
Format: Paperback
Category: Crime Fiction / Thriller
Language: English

Be Cool is the sequel to Get Shorty, continuing Elmore Leonard’s sharp, stylish exploration of crime, Hollywood, and the music industry. Written in Leonard’s trademark clipped, dialogue-driven style, the novel blends dark humour with fast-paced storytelling.

Book Overview

Chili Palmer, former loan shark turned movie producer, is looking for his next big hit after his Hollywood success stalls. When a music executive is murdered during a lunch meeting, Chili finds himself drawn into the cut-throat world of the record business, where ambition, ego, and violence collide.

Managing a talented young singer, Chili navigates a landscape of pop stars, gangsters, and shady deals, all while trying to stay one step ahead of dangerous enemies. The novel delivers a clever mix of satire, suspense, and Leonard’s unmistakable voice.

Key Themes

• Crime and underworld intrigue
• Hollywood and the music industry
• Sharp, character-driven dialogue
• Dark humour and satire
• Fast-paced modern crime fiction

Condition

Second-Hand – Good.

• General shelf and handling wear
• Light creasing and edge wear on covers
• Minor surface marks visible
• Pages intact, complete, and readable
• No loose or missing pages

Additional Information

• ISBN: 978-0-7538-2731-4
• Sequel to Get Shorty
• Published by Phoenix Fiction (Orion)
• Also adapted into a major motion picture