Stick

Elmore Leonard's acclaimed noir novel Stick tells the story of ex-con Ernest "Stick" Stickley, who finds himself drawn into a dangerous and unpredictable world after a drug dealer targets him for death and revenge. Renowned for sharp dialogue and high-octane action, Leonard showcases his mastery of crime fiction in this gripping tale. The novel is celebrated as a standout work from a writer often regarded as the uncontested master of the crime thriller genre.