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The Continental Op. Illustrated
Dashiell Hammett
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Publisher:
Andrii Ponomarenko
Andrii Ponomarenko
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Open - No Protection
Publication Year:
2024
2024
ISBN-13:
9786178492106
Description:
The Op, a nameless and methodical investigator, is renowned for his unflinching demeanor, sharp instincts, and willingness to bend the rules to uncover the truth. As he navigates a world of corruption, betrayal, and violence, he faces adversaries ranging from ruthless gangsters to elusive criminals, all while dealing with his own moral ambiguities and the harsh realities of his job.
Hammett’s hallmark style — spare, direct, and filled with atmospheric tension — makes The Continental Op a seminal work in the noir genre. Through the Op’s eyes, readers experience a raw, cynical world where justice is often elusive and the lines between right and wrong are blurred. With its fast-paced action, complex characters, and deep sense of moral ambiguity, The Continental Op remains a landmark in detective fiction and a must-read for fans of hard-boiled mysteries.
Contents:
Arson Plus
Slippery Fingers
Crooked Souls
It
Bodies Piled Up
The Tenth Clew
The House in Turk Street
The Girl with Silver Eyes
The Golden Horseshoe
Who Killed Bob Teal?
The Whosis Kid
The Scorched Face
Corkscrew
Dead Yellow Women
The Gutting of Couffignal
Creeping Siamese
The Big Knock-Over
$106,000 Blood Money
The Main Death
This King Business
Fly Paper
The Farewell Murder
Death and Company
Hammett’s hallmark style — spare, direct, and filled with atmospheric tension — makes The Continental Op a seminal work in the noir genre. Through the Op’s eyes, readers experience a raw, cynical world where justice is often elusive and the lines between right and wrong are blurred. With its fast-paced action, complex characters, and deep sense of moral ambiguity, The Continental Op remains a landmark in detective fiction and a must-read for fans of hard-boiled mysteries.
Contents:
Arson Plus
Slippery Fingers
Crooked Souls
It
Bodies Piled Up
The Tenth Clew
The House in Turk Street
The Girl with Silver Eyes
The Golden Horseshoe
Who Killed Bob Teal?
The Whosis Kid
The Scorched Face
Corkscrew
Dead Yellow Women
The Gutting of Couffignal
Creeping Siamese
The Big Knock-Over
$106,000 Blood Money
The Main Death
This King Business
Fly Paper
The Farewell Murder
Death and Company
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