leonard who wrote get shorty

The novel "Get Shorty" was written by American author Elmore Leonard. It was published in 1990 and is known as a crime novel and Hollywood satire. Leonard was a master of the literary thriller, and the story of "Get Shorty" involves double crosses, confidence games, and violence, told with a comic and assured touch. The book was also adapted into a successful 1995 film of the same name. Elmore Leonard is noted for his skillful dialogue and character-driven narratives in crime fiction.