"Get Shorty" is a crime novel by American author Elmore Leonard, published in 1990. The story follows the misadventures of a Miami loan shark named Chili Palmer who travels to Los Angeles to collect a debt from a B-movie producer named Harry Zimm. Along the way, Chili becomes embroiled in the cutthroat world of Hollywood, where he encounters a host of colorful characters, including a movie star named Martin Weir, a sleazy agent named Karen Flores, and a hitman named Ray "Bones" Barboni. As Chili navigates the complex web of Hollywood politics, he hatches a plan to produce his own film, using Harry's connections and Martin's star power to create a hit. But as the stakes get higher and the body count starts to rise, Chili realizes that making a movie is more dangerous than he ever could have imagined. With its sharp dialogue, fast-paced action, and wry sense of humor, "Get Shorty" has become a classic of the crime fiction genre, and has inspired numerous adaptations, including a hit movie and a popular television series.
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