Largely written during his years as a copywriter at a Detroit advertising agency, these stories find Leonard exploring far-flung locations - from the bars of small-town New Mexico to a military base in Kuala Lumpur - and unforgettable characters, several of whom recur in his published work. With razor-sharp dialogue and headlong pacing, these stories reveal a master who honed his craft from a very young age. They remind us why Leonard is so sorely missed.