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Joe Gores

    December 25, 1931 – January 10, 2011

    Joe Gores excelled at gritty, street-level crime and detection, immersing readers in the raw reality of investigation. His novels are characterized by suspenseful plots and a keen insight into human nature, often exploring the moral complexities faced by his characters. Drawing on his extensive experience as a private investigator, Gores crafted authentic portrayals of the underworld and its inhabitants. His skill in weaving intricate mysteries and creating memorable figures solidifies his significant standing within the crime fiction genre.

    Joe Gores
    Hammett. Kriminalroman
    32 Cadillacs
    Spade & Archer
    Hammett
    Spade & Archer
    Gone, No Forwarding
    • Gone, No Forwarding

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      "A thriller in the best Hammett/Chandler tradition . . . Mr. Gores, as always, writes beautifully, with never a wasted word and with a fine feeling for characterization." — The New York Times Due to an "irregular" case handled by a now-deceased agent, the State of California is hell-bent on revoking Dan Kearny's private investigator's license. What began as a dispute over an insignificant sum has spiraled into maelstrom of deception, conspiracy, and violence, launching Kearny and his associates on a cross-country search for witnesses who can clear the company's name. Before long they discover others following in their footsteps — with deadly intent. This new edition of the third book in Joe Gores's DKA File series includes a bonus DKA short story, "File #7: O Black and Unknown Bard." Joe Gores (1931–2011) won Edgar Awards in three separate categories: Best First Novel, Best Short Story, and Best TV Series Segment. His work repossessing cars provided grist for the mill of his DKA series, making them — in the words of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine — "[as] authentic as a fist in your face."

      Gone, No Forwarding
    • Hammett

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.5(23)Add rating

      Part thriller, part fictionalized history, part biography, this tale centers on the author of The Maltese Falcon. "Try not to miss this book." — The New York Times.

      Hammett
    • Spade & Archer

      The Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's THE MALTESE FALCON

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.5(67)Add rating

      Set in the gritty world of noir, this prequel delves into the early adventures of Sam Spade, the iconic detective from The Maltese Falcon. The narrative captures the essence of Hammett's style, blending intrigue and moral ambiguity as it explores Spade's character and the shadowy underbelly of crime. With a masterful touch, the story promises to engage fans of classic detective fiction while revealing new layers to a beloved figure.

      Spade & Archer
    • San Francisco 1928: Eine korrupte Stadt, dominiert von Politikern, Gangstern und Staatsanwälten. Der ehemalige Privatdetektiv Dashiell Hammett, nun Schriftsteller, wird in eine Menschenjagd hineingezogen, um einem Freund zu helfen, der ermordet wurde. Vorlage für den Film von Wim Wenders.

      Hammett. Kriminalroman