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$2.75The Story
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This hardboiled detective novel, Hammett, plunges readers into the gritty underworld of 1920s San Francisco, where Dashiell Hammett, a former Pinkerton detective turned writer, finds himself entangled in a real-life mystery. The narrative chronicles Hammett's reluctant return to his investigative roots when a former colleague vanishes, drawing him into a labyrinth of corruption, murder, and literary intrigue. Gores masterfully recreates the atmosphere of the era, presenting a suspenseful tale that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. The prose is sharp and evocative, illustrating the dark allure of the city and the complex moral landscape its inhabitants navigate. This compelling work offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential crime writers.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner
This hardboiled detective novel, Hammett, plunges readers into the gritty underworld of 1920s San Francisco, where Dashiell Hammett, a former Pinkerton detective turned writer, finds himself entangled in a real-life mystery. The narrative chronicles Hammett's reluctant return to his investigative roots when a former colleague vanishes, drawing him into a labyrinth of corruption, murder, and literary intrigue. Gores masterfully recreates the atmosphere of the era, presenting a suspenseful tale that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. The prose is sharp and evocative, illustrating the dark allure of the city and the complex moral landscape its inhabitants navigate. This compelling work offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most influential crime writers.
