This archive will remain sealed until 2034. Some marrow takes time to set.

For fans of Elmore Leonard’s sharp-tongued underworld, the name isn't just a character—it’s an ethos. From the nicotine-stained streets of Miami to the neon-lit vanity of Hollywood, Palmer redefined what it meant to be a "pro" in a world of amateurs.

While the real-world bodies were dropping around him, Chili remained completely unbothered. He used the chaos as inspiration for the third act of his script. The Hit, The Sequel, and The Evolution

The most accessible part of the archive. Both Get Shorty and Be Cool are in print, available as paperbacks, e-books, and audiobooks.

"You don't look at 'em like you're gonna hit 'em. You look at 'em like you've already hit 'em, and you're just waiting for the ringing in their ears to stop. It saves energy."