52 Pickup

In Elmore Leonard's gripping thriller 52 Pickup, Detroit businessman Harry Mitchell finds himself in a precarious situation when a brief affair is caught on film, leading to a blackmail demand of one hundred grand to keep it secret. As threats of violence loom from the blackmailers, Harry—who is not one to back down—plots a cunning revenge against those who seek to exploit his misstep. With a blend of suspense and dark humor, this tale unveils how an ordinary man can turn the tables on his tormentors.