{"product_id":"the-elephant-of-surprise-hardcover","title":"The Elephant of Surprise - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoe R. Lansdale\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe latest roaring, rollicking adventure from Edgar Award-winner Joe R. Lansdale, featuring odd-couple P.I.s Hap and Leonard.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHap and Leonard are an unlikely pair--Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard--a tough-as-nails Black, gay, Vietnam vet and Republican--but they're the closest friend either of them has in the world. \u003cbr\u003eAfter years of crime-solving companionship, something's changed: Hap, recently married to their P.I. boss, Brett, is now a family man. Amidst the worst flood East Texas has seen in years, the two run across a woman who's had her tongue nearly cut out, pursued by a heavily armed pair of goons. Turns out the girl survived a mob hit, and the boss has come to clean up the mess. \u003cbr\u003eOn a chase that blows even the East Texas swampgrass back, Hap and Leonard must save the girl, and vanquish her foes, before the foes get them first. With a new case to solve, and a brand-new challenge to their relationship, will Hap and Leonard's friendship survive? Will Hap and Leonard survive?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Elephant of Surprise \u003c\/i\u003eis rich with Lansdale's trademark humor, whip-smart dialogue, and plenty of ass-kicking adventures.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoe R. Lansdale \u003c\/b\u003eis the author of more than four dozen novels, including \u003ci\u003eJackrabbit Smile, \u003c\/i\u003ethe Edgar-award winning \u003ci\u003eThe Bottoms\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSunset and Sawdust\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eLeather Maiden\u003c\/i\u003e. He has received nine Bram Stoker Awards, the American Mystery Award, the British Fantasy Award, and the Grinzane Cavour Prize for Literature. He lives with his family in Nacogdoches, Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.3 x 6.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45602572238892,"sku":"9780316479875","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-elephant-of-surprise-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}