The Switch (novel)
| Author | Elmore Leonard |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | Bantam Books |
Publication date | January 1, 1978 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 216 |
| ISBN | 9780553118858 |
The Switch is a 1978 crime novel by American author Elmore Leonard. It marks the first appearance of the criminals Ordell Robbie and Louis Gara, who later reappear in Leonard's 1992 novel Rum Punch.
The novel received an Edgar Award nomination for Best Paperback Original in 1979.
It was adapted into the black‑comedy crime film Life of Crime, which premiered at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.