Synopsis

Harry Arno, a seasoned South Miami Beach bookie, has been running a lucrative gambling operation alongside the notorious Jimmy Capotorto, also known as Jumbo Jimmy Cap. For years, Harry has shrewdly skimmed profits, building his own secret nest egg. However, his quiet retirement plans are abruptly shattered when local detectives, wise to his shady dealings, strong-arm him into testifying against Jimmy. Before he can be fully entangled by the law, Harry, ever the pragmatist, takes matters into his own hands and swiftly flees to Italy – pronto! The escape ignites a high-stakes, international chase as Jimmy Cap's vengeful crew and persistent U.S. Marshals converge on Harry's European hideaway. What begins as a desperate flight for freedom evolves into a clever game of cat and mouse, played out across picturesque Italian landscapes and eventually returning to the familiar, sun-drenched streets of Miami, where the true players and their ultimate fates are spectacularly revealed.

Critical Reception

"Praised for its authentic dialogue, compelling characters, and taut pacing, 'Pronto' is a quintessential Elmore Leonard novel, showcasing his unparalleled mastery of the crime fiction genre."

Adaptations

A 1997 Showtime television movie starring Peter Falk as Harry Arno.

Metadata

ISBN:9781780223537
Pages:179
Age Rating:16+

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