Consumed
David Cronenberg
The story of two journalists whose entanglement in a French philosopher's death becomes a surreal journey into global conspiracy.
Read Time: ~6.2 hr
Pronto
by Elmore Leonard (1995)
About this book
The feds think bookie Harry Arno will squeal on his wiseguy boss if they put word on the street that he's skimming profits -- but Arno's off to Italy. After losing the bookie once, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens wants him back... if he can find the fugitive before he's whacked.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CorePronto Lead Character
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