Rent Of Mice and Minestrone: Hap and Leonard: The Early Years

Synopsis

A brand-new Hap and Leonard series collection chock full of Joe R. Lansdale's inimitable blend of humor, mayhem, and insight,Of Mice and Minestronedelivers never-before-seen stories, a selection of the boys' favorite recipes, by Kasey Lansdale, and an introduction fromNew York Timesbestselling crime author Kathleen Kent. "An absolute treasure trove for Hap and Leonard fans." --Ace Atkins, author ofThe Shameless Today's Special: Justice, East Texan-Style Hap Collins looks like a good ol' boy. But even in his misspent youth, his best pal is Leonard Pine, who is black, gay, and the ultimate outsider. Inseparable friends, Hap and Leonard climb into the boxing ring, visit their families, get in bar fights, and just go fishing--all the while confronting racists, righting wrongs, and eating a whole lot of delicious food. So pull up a seat and sit a spell. Master storyteller Joe R. Lansdale--along with Kasey Lansdale's down-home recipes and Kathleen Kent's introduction--has cooked up a new passel of tales for you about the unlikeliest duo East Texas has to offer, created by his own self. About the Hap and Leonard short story series Previous collections: Hap and Leonard Hap and Leonard: Blood and Lemonade The Big Book of Hap and Leonard (digital only) Lansdale's duo made their screen debuts in the Hap and Leonard television series, with Michael K. Williams (The Wire), James Purefoy (The Following), and Christina Hendricks (Mad Men).

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