# The Elephant of Surprise

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- Book: [The Elephant of Surprise](https://www.bookquiver.com/joe-r-lansdale/the-elephant-of-surprise) ([The Elephant of Surprise.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/joe-r-lansdale/the-elephant-of-surprise.md))
- Authors: [Ray Slater](https://www.bookquiver.com/joe-r-lansdale)
- Publisher: mulholland_books
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7367-811-8
- Published: 2019-03-21
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Hap and Leonard are an unlikely pair - Hap, a self-proclaimed white trash rebel, and Leonard - a tough-as-nails Black, gay, Vietnam vet and Republican - but they're the closest friend either of them has in the world. After years of crime-solving companionship, something's changed: Hap, recently married to their P. I. boss, Brett, is now a family man. Amidst the worst flood East Texas has seen in years, the two run across a woman who's had her tongue nearly cut out, pursued by a heavily armed pair of goons. Though she can't talk much, on account of the tongue, it turns out the girl survived a mob hit, and the boss has come to clean up the mess. On a chase that blows even the East Texas swampgrass back, Hap and Leonard must save the girl, and vanquish her foes, before the foes get them first. With a new case to solve, and a brand-new challenge to their relationship, will Hap and Leonard's friendship survive? Will Hap and Leonard survive? With Lansdale's trademark humor, whip-smart dialogue, and plenty of ass-kicking adventures to be had, you won't want to miss Hap and Leonard's latest.