The cover to Raylan

The cover to Raylan Credit: handout

Crime writing king Elmore Leonard has written 53 books, 20 of which have been purchased or adapted by Hollywood, including "Get Shorty," "Out of Sight" and "Jackie Brown."

amNewYork spoke with Leonard, who will be signing copies of his 45th novel, "Raylan," the basis of the FX series "Justified," at Barnes & Noble Upper East Side on Wednesday.

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