The Friends of Eddie Coyle
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Publishing Details
The Friends of Eddie Coyle
By (Author) George V. Higgins
Picador USA
Picador USA
27th April 2010
United States
Classifications
General
Fiction
813.54
Physical Properties
Paperback
192
Width 138mm, Height 210mm, Spine 12mm
183g
Description
The classic novel from America's best crime novelist (Time), with a new introduction by Elmore LeonardEddie Coyle works for Jimmy Scalisi, supplying him with guns for a couple of bank jobs. But a cop named Foley is on to Eddie and he's leaning on him to finger Scalisi, a gang leader with a lot to hide. And then there's Dillon-a full-time bartender and part-time contract killer - pretending to be Eddie's friend. Wheeling, dealing, chasing, and stealing - that's Eddie, and he's got lots of friends.
Reviews
"Simultaneously a brilliant thriller and a cold and convincing business prospectus of felony." - The New Yorker "Chilling...the most penetrating glimpse yet into what seems the real world of crime...Positively reeking with authenticity." - The New York Times Book Review"
Author Bio
George V. Higgins was a lawyer, journalist, teacher, and the author of 29 books, including Bomber's Law, Trust, and Kennedy for the Defense.
