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Description edit
Earl Swagger is tough as hell. But even tough guys have their secrets. Plagued by the memory of his abusive father, apprehensive about his own impending parenthood, Earl is a decorated ex-Marine of absolute integrity -- and overwhelming melancholy. Now he's about to face his biggest, bloodiest... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Owney Maddox: Add a description of this character.
- Johnny
- Fred Becker
- Carlo Henderson
- Frenchy
- Garnet
- Ben Siegel
- Herman Kreutzer
- Thompson
- Mary Jane
- Bugsy Siegel
- Charles Swagger
- Grumleys
- D. A. Parker
- Mr. Earl
- Bobby Lee
- Smith
- Vince
- Ralph
- Slim
- Jack
- Sam
- Georgie
- Dorothy
- F. Garry Hurst
- Ferrell
- Alan Ladd
- C. Becker
- Stephen Hunter
- Betty
Setting & Locations edit
1940s Arkansas
- Virginia
- Arkansas
- Hot Springs
- America
- New York
- Pacific
- Little Rock
- Memphis
- Polk County
- Malvern
- Ohio Club
- Tulsa
- Texas
- Chicago
- Arlington
- Newark
- Hard Bargain Valley
- Guadalcanal
- Texarkana
- Belmont
- Tarawa
- Garland County
- Italy
- Hollywood
- Los Angeles
- Washington
- Nevada
- China
- Central Book
- Oklahoma
- California
- Nicaragua
- New River
- White House
- Fayetteville
- Saipan
- Montgomery County
- Georgia
- Mount Ida
- New Orleans
- East Side
First Sentence edit
Earl's daddy was a sharp-dressed man.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in Earl Swagger. (standard series)
Followed by Pale Horse Coming.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Stephen Hunter (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Pocket Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: May 22, 2001
ISBN: 0671035452
Page Count: 560
Publisher: Pocket Books
Country: United States
Publication Date: May 22, 2001
ISBN: 0671035452
Page Count: 560
Awards edit
- Dashiell Hammett Award (Finalist, 2000: Crime)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 818'.54
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