German-born Walter Schoen, now living in Detroit, is a dead ringer for Heinrich Himmler. Walters American wife, Honey Deal, doesnt know hes a German spy, but shes tired of telling him jokes he doesnt understand—its time for a divorce. Along comes Carl Webster, the hot kid of the Marshals Service. Hes looking for a German officer who escaped from a POW camp in Oklahoma. Carls pretty sure Walters involved, so Carl gets to know Honey, hoping shell take him to Walter. Honey likes Carl and doesnt much care that hes married. But all Carl wants is to get his man without getting shot. Its Elmore Leonards world—gritty, funny, and full of surprises.

About the Author
Elmore Leonard has written more than three dozen critically acclaimed books during his highly successful career, including the bestsellers The Hot Kid, Mr. Paradise, Tishomingo Blues, Be Cool, Get Shorty, and Rum Punch. Many of his books have been made into movies, including Get Shorty and Out of Sight. He lives with his wife, Christine, in Bloomfield Village, Michigan.