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Who Killed Bob Teal, Crooked Souls, Bodies Piled Up, It and Others
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Mark Bowen
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Dashiell Hammett
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Dashiell Hammett's Best Stories of the Continental Op is a gripping collection of classic hard-boiled detective fiction, featuring the iconic Continental Op. These tales, including Who Killed Bob Teal?, Crooked Souls, Bodies Piled Up, It, and others, showcase Hammett's mastery of sharp dialogue, intricate plotting, and atmospheric storytelling. Set in a gritty world of crime and deception, the stories follow the unflinching, unnamed detective as he unravels mysteries and confronts dangerous adversaries.
This collection captures the essence of Hammett's pioneering contribution to the noir genre and cements his legacy as a cornerstone of American crime literature.
Contens:
Who Killed Bob Teal
Crooked Souls
Bodies Piled Up
It
Creeping Siamese
Slippery Fingers
Death and Company
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