Glitz
A Novel

Published in 1985, this is another very entertaining novel from Elmore Leonard. At the heart of the story is Vincent Mora, a Miami detective who was shot by a mugger while off duty. As the novel opens, Vincent is convalescing in Puerto Rico, enjoying the beaches, the great weather and the scenery. H......more

What a great book! Vincent Mora is the kind of man I'd love as a friend. Sweet, smart, loyal, and he knows his limitations. He also is able to suss out the limitations of the world around him and quickly accept it all for what it is and not waste time whining. He's a good person, a good cop and he s......more

Wow! This was classic Elmore Leonard-- highly entertaining, well paced, with just the right mixture of action, plot complexity, colorful characters and of course, his trademark knack for dialogue. At the center of the story is a Miami detective called Vincent Mora, who'd been shot by a would-be mugg......more

While Glitz gets a little bogged down in Atlantic City--most of the mobster entanglements are incidental and unnecessary--it has a strong core, with a compelling hero and villain. Vincent, our protagonist, is a cop who begins the novel both recovering and vacationing in Puerto Rico. He's recently be......more

I reviewed this book, but for the Kindle edition. Here's the link to that review: [URL not allowed] Hope you enjoy it.......more