The book's story centers around Chili Palmer, a small-time shylock (or loanshark) based in Miami, who is sent after Leo Devoe, who has scammed an airline out of $300,000 in life insurance by faking his own death.
The book's story centers around Chili Palmer, a small-time shylock (or loanshark) based in Miami. After a run-in with mobster Ray "Bones" Barboni over a stolen coat, Chili is sent after Leo Devoe, who has scammed an airline out of $300,000 in life insurance by faking his own death.