Raylan Goes to Detroit: Author Peter Leonard Picks Up Journey of Father Elmore Leonard’s Iconic Character

Leonard joins Detroit Today to talk about Raylan Goes to Detroit, his career, and continuing his father’s legacy.

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Fans of Elmore Leonard all know Raylan Givens. That’s the fictional Kentucky lawman who drove many of the legendary crime novelist’s stories, including in the FX show Justified.

Leonard’s son Peter Leonard is an accomplished novelist on his own. He’s now continuing Raylan’s story, and this time, Raylan is coming to Detroit.

Peter Leonard joins Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson to talk about Raylan Goes to Detroit, his career, and continuing his father’s legacy.

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