Enough Rope

Name: Enough Rope
Price: 3.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (204 reviews)
Author: Lawrence Block

by Lawrence Block

Mystery Thriller Literary Fiction

4.6 (204)

4.6 stars from 204 reviews

$3.9978% off peak

Last checked: May 27, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love crime fiction with actual wit and character depth, not just procedural mechanics.
You've read Block's novels and want to experience his range without committing to series.
You appreciate short stories that work as complete emotional arcs, not just plot sketches.

Maybe not for you if...

You need sustained narrative momentum across 300 pages; short story collections will feel fragmented to you.
You prefer psychological darkness over clever plotting and dark humour.
You're new to Block and want to start with a single character's story arc rather than sampling his whole universe.

About this book

Enough Rope is a collection of short stories by Lawrence Block featuring his series characters: ex-cop Matt Scudder, bookselling burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, the duo of Chip Harrison and Leo Haig, Keller the hit man, and attorney Martin Ehrengraf. The collection also includes dozens of other characters from Block's work. The volume combines all stories from Block's three previous collections with two dozen new stories, spanning from early work like "You Can't Lose" (1957) to recent pieces such as "Terrible Tommy Terhune." Six of Block's stories have been short-listed for the Edgar Award, with three winning it. The stories vary in tone, ranging from suspenseful to humorous, and feature intricate plots.

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Currently on sale at $3.99 — 78% off peak. Price has dropped 27 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 37 days.

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Currently around #314K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.6★ from 204 reviews

Gaining approximately 3 new reviews per month. Rating has dipped slightly from 4.7 to 4.6.

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