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Set in the gritty world of noir, this collection features the first five stories of Hammet's series, showcasing the Continental Op as he tackles arson, kidnapping, murder, and theft. These tales lay the groundwork for the hard-boiled detective archetype that would inspire the iconic Sam Spade. Lavishly illustrated by John K. Snyder III, the hardcover edition includes ten stunning art plates, making it a must-have for mystery enthusiasts.
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The Continental Op, Dashiell Hammett
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- 2022
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- Title
- The Continental Op
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Dashiell Hammett
- Publisher
- Clover Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 120
- ISBN13
- 9781951038489
- Series
- The Continental Op
- Tags
- Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery Novels, Classics, Short Stories, Detective Fiction, Detective, Noir, Detective and crime short stories, Hard-Boiled Detective Fiction
- First published
- 1974
- Original title
- The Continental Op
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- Set in the gritty world of noir, this collection features the first five stories of Hammet's series, showcasing the Continental Op as he tackles arson, kidnapping, murder, and theft. These tales lay the groundwork for the hard-boiled detective archetype that would inspire the iconic Sam Spade. Lavishly illustrated by John K. Snyder III, the hardcover edition includes ten stunning art plates, making it a must-have for mystery enthusiasts.