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Tishomingo Blues
Author: Elmore Leonard
Book Information
Publisher: HarperTorch
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Rating: 19

ISBN-13: 9780060083946 - ISBN-10: 0060083948
Pages: 400

Book Description:
Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi -- diving off an eighty-foot ladder into nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers, gangsters, and luscious belles. His riskiest feat, however, was witnessing a Dixie-style mob execution while atop his diving platform. Robert Taylor saw the hit also. A blues-loving Detroit hustler touring the Southland in a black Jaguar, Taylor's got his own secret agenda re the "Cornbread Cosa Nostra," and he wants Dennis in on the game. But there's a lot more in Robert Taylor's pocket than a photo of his lynched great-grandfather. And high-diver Dennis could be about to take a long, fatal fall -- right into a mess of hoop skirts, Civil War play-acting ... and more trouble than he ever dreamed possible.

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Carol R. from SACRAMENTO, CA wrote on 6/12/2007...

1 member(s) found this review helpful.

If you like Elmore Leonard, you'll really enjoy this one.


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CAROL M. from LOVELAND, CO wrote on 5/9/2007...


Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi-diving off an eighty-foot ladder into nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers, gangsters, and luscious belles. His riskiest feat, however, was witnessing a Dixie-style mob execution while atop his diving platform. Robert Taylor saw the hit also. A blues-loving Detroit hustler touring the Southland in a black Jaguar, Taylor's got his own secret agenda re the "Cornbread Cosa Nostra", and he wants Dennis in on the game.

Will T. (pacnor) from LEWISTON, ID wrote on 3/3/2007...


Everything you expect from Leonard.

Kevin D. from KNOXVILLE, TN wrote on 1/14/2007...


Elmore Leonard doesn't disappoint. While having the same basic story structure as most of his others, Leonard still creates an interesting, compelling, and very, very funny story.
Read it several times.

Leigh Ann G. from KNOXVILLE, TN wrote on 12/31/2006...


Another great Elmore Leonard. You gotta read it.

Wendelin R. from PORTLAND, OR wrote on 10/31/2006...


I was too distracted to read it. Although, I know others who enjoyed it.

Bill M. (billymac00) from WALNUT CREEK, CA wrote on 9/19/2006...


Bestseller

Lisa B. from CORALVILLE, IA wrote on 8/8/2006...


Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge and Casino in Tunica, Mississippi - diving off an eighty-foot ladder into nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers, gangster, and luscious belles. His rishiest feat, however, was witnessing a Dixie-style mob execution while atop his diving platform. Robert Taylor saw the hit also. A blues-loving Detroit hustler touring the Southland in a black Jaguar, Taylor's got his own secret agenda re the "Cornbread Cosa Nostra," and he wants Dennis in on the game. But there's a lot more in Robert Taylor's pocket than a photo of his lynched great-grandfather. And high-diver Dennis could be about to take a long, fatal fall - right into a mess of hoop skirts, Civil War playacting... and more trouble than he ever dreamed possible.

Wayne J. from LAYTON, UT wrote on 7/30/2006...


Great read. Classic Elmore Leonard.

Clara G. (nativenewyorker) from MIRAMAR, FL wrote on 5/31/2006...


Daredevil Dennis Lenahan has brought his act to the Tishomingo Lodge & Casino in Tunica, Mississippi--diving off an eighty-foot ladder into a nine feet of water for the amusement of gamblers, gangsters, and luscious belles. His riskiest feat, however, was witnessing a Dixie-style mob execution while atop his diving platform. Robert Taylor saw the hit also. A blues-loving Detroit hustler touring the Southland in a black Jaguar, Taylor's got his own secret agenda re the "Cornbread Cosa Nostra," and he wants Dennis in on the game. But there's a lot more in Robert Taylor's pocket than a photo of his lynched great-grandfather. And high-diver Dennis could be about to take a long, fatal fall--right into a mess of hoop skirts, Civil War play-acting...and more trouble than he ever dreamed possible.

Paul D. from READING, PA wrote on 2/17/2006...


Good vacation book!