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Liepman Literary Agency
Marc Koralnik |
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THE THIEF WHO STAYED FOR BREAKFAST
The first book in a comic crime fiction series written in the vein of Elmore Leonard and Donald Westlake, involving murder, kidnapping and theft among movie stars and social climbers.
THE THIEF WHO STAYED FOR BREAKFAST is written in the tradition of Elmore Leonard's Get Shorty and Donald Westlake's Dortmunder books. Funny, plot-driven and full of colorful characters, THE THIEF tells a story of murder, kidnapping and theft with style, wit and an experienced writer's deft touch.
Protagonist Charlie Nolan is an ex-thief with a troubled past that includes a divorce from Lauren Hayes, a film star he can't quite forget, and some bad dealings with his con-man father, Harry, who keeps turning up despite Charlie's attempts to leave him behind. Trying to stay on the straight-and-narrow with an unassuming job and a quiet life, Charlie finds himself pulled back into Lauren's privileged, corrupt Hollywood world. He becomes embroiled in a series of plots and heists, ranging from art and jewelry theft, to kidnapping and dognapping, to avenging the murder of his mentor, an art-loving thief named Jimmy Flowers. Rounding out the cast of characters are Marty Braverman, a gangster-turnedproducer whose early investors were the kind of lowlifes who wore tracksuits but never exercised; trophy wife Nicole Jameson, who embroils Charlie in a plot to steal her own jewelry back from her producer husband Bryce; aging Hollywood actress Amanda Barrington, Charlie's employer, whose fortunes are dwindling; and Amanda's spirited granddaughter Kate, who becomes Charlie's accomplice and love interest.
THE THIEF moves from the ridiculous to the sublime and back again: its characters are larger than life, and their passions and obsessions keep the reader as engaged as the plot. Award-winning author, film critic and journalist John Lekich brings a classic charm and warmth to everything he writes. He has interviewed giants like Audrey Hepburn and Bob Hope, and can bring to life Hollywood darlings and dropouts like no one else. This is the first book in a series that's a strong and memorable contribution to the genre.
JOHN LEKICH is a Vancouver-based journalist, film reviewer, and novelist. The winner of ten national and egional magazine awards, his work has appeared in such publications as The Globe and Mail, the Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Times, and Reader's Digest. His favourite interview subjects include Audrey Hepburn, George Plimpton, Garrison Keillor, and silent screen star Lillian Gish. Lekich is the author of several books, including three critically acclaimed novels for younger readers. The Prisoner of Snowflake Falls, King of the Lost and Found, and The Losers' Club, which was a finalist for The Governor General's Award.
Protagonist Charlie Nolan is an ex-thief with a troubled past that includes a divorce from Lauren Hayes, a film star he can't quite forget, and some bad dealings with his con-man father, Harry, who keeps turning up despite Charlie's attempts to leave him behind. Trying to stay on the straight-and-narrow with an unassuming job and a quiet life, Charlie finds himself pulled back into Lauren's privileged, corrupt Hollywood world. He becomes embroiled in a series of plots and heists, ranging from art and jewelry theft, to kidnapping and dognapping, to avenging the murder of his mentor, an art-loving thief named Jimmy Flowers. Rounding out the cast of characters are Marty Braverman, a gangster-turnedproducer whose early investors were the kind of lowlifes who wore tracksuits but never exercised; trophy wife Nicole Jameson, who embroils Charlie in a plot to steal her own jewelry back from her producer husband Bryce; aging Hollywood actress Amanda Barrington, Charlie's employer, whose fortunes are dwindling; and Amanda's spirited granddaughter Kate, who becomes Charlie's accomplice and love interest.
THE THIEF moves from the ridiculous to the sublime and back again: its characters are larger than life, and their passions and obsessions keep the reader as engaged as the plot. Award-winning author, film critic and journalist John Lekich brings a classic charm and warmth to everything he writes. He has interviewed giants like Audrey Hepburn and Bob Hope, and can bring to life Hollywood darlings and dropouts like no one else. This is the first book in a series that's a strong and memorable contribution to the genre.
JOHN LEKICH is a Vancouver-based journalist, film reviewer, and novelist. The winner of ten national and egional magazine awards, his work has appeared in such publications as The Globe and Mail, the Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Times, and Reader's Digest. His favourite interview subjects include Audrey Hepburn, George Plimpton, Garrison Keillor, and silent screen star Lillian Gish. Lekich is the author of several books, including three critically acclaimed novels for younger readers. The Prisoner of Snowflake Falls, King of the Lost and Found, and The Losers' Club, which was a finalist for The Governor General's Award.