The Two-Bear Mambo: A Hap and Leonard Novel (3) (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard) (original 1995; edition 2009)

by Joe R. Lansdale

Series: Hap and Leonard (3)

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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML: Hap and Leonard is now a Sundance TV series starring James Purefoy and Michael Kenneth Williams. Full of savage humor, heart-stopping suspense, and a cast of characters so tough they could chew the bumper off a pickup truck, The Two Bear Mambo is classic country noir. In this rollicking, rollercoaster ride of a novel, Hap Collins and Leonard Pine take a break from their day jobs to search for Florida Grange, Leonard's drop-dead gorgeous lawyer and Hap's former lover, who has vanished in the Klan-infested East Texas town of Grovetown. Before she disappeared, Florida was digging up some dirt behind the mysterious jailhouse death of a legendary bluesman's son, who was in possession of some priceless merchandise. To Hap and Leonard, something don't smell right. With murder on their minds, Hap and Leonard set out to investigate as only they now how . . . chaotically. .… (more)

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Title:	The Two-Bear Mambo: A Hap and Leonard Novel (3) (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
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3rd in the Hap and Leonard series, as I am making my way back through the series. I can only say as always, great story, great writing. You can't go wrong with Joe R Lansale. (

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bjkelley | Apr 18, 2023 |

Much of the action in this book takes place in a town with some of the most racist people we'd never meet. Practically the whole town is very racist to the point of beating and killing blacks without any hesitation. Add to this Leonard's outspoken provocations, and you have a sure recipe for disaster.

The most amazing thing about this book is how much humor is mixed in with this serious subject. If not for the humor, though, I think it might have been too painful to read.

Once again, a very well done audiobook. The accents used by the narrators add to the very colorful language used by the characters to make a very entertaining experience. I look forward to reading more. (

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MartyFried | Oct 9, 2022 |

I believe I might have the honor of being the only living human being on this planet that doesn't get the sense of humor in these books. This is my second try and I just don't see anything comical or entertaining about this couple. Since I'm sure I am in the minority, I will leave Hap and Leonard to those that are members of their fan club and go on to something else. (

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Carol420 | Apr 18, 2022 |

enjoyed it as usual with hap and leonard (

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dwdw1 | Jul 9, 2021 |

Very dark installment in the Hap and Leonard series.

Our heroes confront evil in many forms, learning that things, and people, are not always as they first appear. What looks like a golden opportunity for the guys to give racism a beat-down turns out to be much more difficult that they expected. They are faced with their own limitations and realize that they just can’t stomp any problem they encounter into submission.

My favorite of the series so far but it was a bitter and gut-wrenching ride.
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ChrisMcCaffrey | Apr 6, 2021 |

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When I got to Leonard's Christmas Eve, he had Kentucky Headhunters turned all the way up over at his place, and they were singing "The Ballard of Davy Crockett," and Leonard, in a kind if Christmas celebration was once again setting fire to the house next door.

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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:

Hap and Leonard is now a Sundance TV series starring James Purefoy and Michael Kenneth Williams.
Full of savage humor, heart-stopping suspense, and a cast of characters so tough they could chew the bumper off a pickup truck, The Two Bear Mambo is classic country noir.
In this rollicking, rollercoaster ride of a novel, Hap Collins and Leonard Pine take a break from their day jobs to search for Florida Grange, Leonard's drop-dead gorgeous lawyer and Hap's former lover, who has vanished in the Klan-infested East Texas town of Grovetown. Before she disappeared, Florida was digging up some dirt behind the mysterious jailhouse death of a legendary bluesman's son, who was in possession of some priceless merchandise. To Hap and Leonard, something don't smell right. With murder on their minds, Hap and Leonard set out to investigate as only they now how . . . chaotically.

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