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Valdez Is Coming is a 1970 Western novel by American writer Elmore Leonard. It follows Bob Valdez, a Mexican-American constable who seeks compensation for the family of a man wrongly killed after a confrontation manipulated by the rancher Frank Tanner. When Tanner and his associates answer the request with humiliation and violence, Valdez uses his military experience to pursue justice in a story concerned with racism, power, responsibility, and measured retaliation.
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Who is the main character in Valdez Is Coming?
The protagonist is Bob Valdez, a Mexican-American town constable who is pushed to his breaking point. After seeking fair compensation for the widow of a man wrongly killed, he becomes the target of wealthy ranchers.
Was Valdez Is Coming made into a movie?
Yes, the novel was adapted into a 1971 Western film directed by Edwin Sherin. The movie famously stars Burt Lancaster in the lead role as Bob Valdez.
Who wrote the novel Valdez Is Coming?
The book was written by acclaimed American author Elmore Leonard and published in 1970. It is considered one of his best Western novels, written before he transitioned primarily to writing crime fiction.
What is the main conflict in Valdez Is Coming?
The story revolves around Valdez's relentless siege against a fortified ranch owned by Frank Tanner, the man who ordered the wrongful killing. Valdez uses his military experience to systematically outsmart and intimidate Tanner's heavily armed men.
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