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Dashiell Hammett: Five Complete Novels: Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, The Maltese Falcon, The Glass Key, and The Thin Man
Dashiell Hammett Five Complete Novels Red Harvest The Dain Curse The Maltese Falcon The Glass Key and The Thin Man Author:Dashiell Hammett Generally considered to be the father of the modern suspense novel, Dashiell Hammett penned these five stylish, explosive works between 1928 and 1934, acutely portraying the corruption in our society and the dark undercurrent of violence that courses through American Life. The collection includes the five complete novels of Dashiell Hammett, ope... more »ning with...
Red Harvest
Blackmail runs rampant in a town policed by badged bootleggers in blue who turn a blind eye to protect the Old Man who runs the town.
The Dain Curse
A peculiar small-time diamond robbery erupts into a large-scale drama involving murder, a San Francisco cult, and the love-mad man pulling the strings behind it all.
The Maltese Falcon
Classic Sam Spade. The inimitable detective finds himself in the middle of a worldwide whirlwind of pursuit for a legendary statuette, and he must defy bribery, attempted murder, and a woman like he's never seen.
The Glass Key
Ned Beaumont is on the case, tracking the mysterious murder of an incumbent senator's son. As the shadowy wheels of political intrigue begin to turn, Beaumont unravels a stunning cover-up that shatters a family.
The Thin Man
The last published novel of Hammett's career is a landmark that transcends the suspense genre. A truly dazzling and intricate mystery, fueled by greed, is what sophisticated and witty agent Nick Charles tries desperately to crack. Is it a case of mistaken identity? The cast is in place for the solution -- that is, all, except one...
Dashiell Hammett's five intricately woven novels prove why he is considered the true master of the craft he pioneered over half a century ago. Brimming with suspense, crackling with action, fueled by wit and graced with sophistication, the gripping novels Dashiell Hammett are a necessity for any reader eager to discover the true source of the modern American private eye mystery.« less