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City Primeval

By: Elmore Leonard
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Clement Mansell knows how easy it is to get away with murder. The seriously crazed killer is already back on the Detroit streets - thanks to some nifty courtroom moves by his crafty looker of a lawyer - and he's feeling invincible enough to execute a crooked Motown judge on a whim.

Homicide Detective Raymond Cruz thinks the "Oklahoma Wildman" crossed the line long before this latest outrage, and he's determined to see that the hayseed psycho does not slip through the legal system's loopholes a second time. But that means a good cop is going to have to play somewhat fast and loose with the rules - in order to maneuver Mansell into a wild Midwest showdown that he won't be walking away from.

©1980 Elmore Leonard (P)1993 Recorded Books Inc. Hard-Boiled Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense
Gripping Crime Story • Engaging Plot Twists • Velvet Delivery • Strong Characters • Gritty Realistic Portrayal
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Elmore Leonard: just outstanding. Narration excellent. I highly recommend. It’s a real “page turner” as you’ll discover.

What a great read.

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as a person who follows Elmore Lenard, from his bboks , ro the movies based on his books, i really do love rhw guy. The narrator had the perfect voice , just rhe way i envisioned it. A bit of a twist at the end, but that was fine. thoroughly enjoyed it. a fine reas

loved the narrator

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What a writer. Every book he wrote is to be treasured. This is no exception. If you grew up in Detroit it is very evocative of nostalgia. It captures the late 70’s perfectly.

Another great Leonard story

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A short book that will keep you listening and want more. Elmore Leonard is as good as they get. Try it, I don't think you will be disappointed.

FAST ACTION FUN !

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True to form. Enjoyable narrative style. holds readers interest throughout.
characters beleivable Always effortless prose.

City Primeval.

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Elmore Leonard's stories are so strong in character and dialogue that a little predictably in plot does. It matter. Five stars all around!

Great story, splendid narrator

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There's no debating Elmore Leonards prowess with gritty reality and twisted plots. With Frank Muller at the mic I'm finding a prefect match.

Elmore Leonard and Frank Muller!!

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Overall, good story, what I would expect from Elmore Leonard, but I was distracted by the narration. I live in Detroit and the mispronunciations were annoying (i.e. Dequindre, Campau, Woodward, Westland). The narrator did a good job separating the different voices, but with so many characters, at first I had a hard time keeping everyone straight. I even had to slow down the narration a notch for the first few chapters. Misogynistic and racist language, although realistic for Detroit in the 80s, made me uncomfortable. I look forward to seeing Timothy Olyphant in the TV adaptation for the “Justified” reboot.

Should have read it instead of listened

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I have listened to all but 3 Leonard books on audio. I think this one ranks as one of his best. Frank Muller at his very best. You will not be disappointed.

Elmore Leonard & Frank Muller Dream Team

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Great Book. Overall excellent performance. But kinda dragged on towards the end. Not what I expected after I heard great reviews.

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