The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated: Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, The Baby in the Icebox by James M. Cain and others
The Classic Collection of Noir Fiction is a compelling anthology that brings together forty-four novels and stories that define the noir genre. With contributions from legendary authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and James M. Cain, this collection delves into the dark underbelly of society, exploring themes of crime, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of human nature. Readers will encounter iconic characters like the hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe and the gritty Continental Op, navigating through shadowy alleys and seedy establishments. The collection features unforgettable tales, including "The Baby in the Icebox," which exemplifies the tension and suspense that noir fiction is renowned for. Each story is steeped in atmosphere, characterized by sharp dialogue, intricate plots, and a pervasive sense of doom. Contents: Dashiell Hammett Novels • Red Harvest • The Dain Curse Stories • Arson Plus • Slippery Fingers • Crooked Souls • It • Bodies Piled Up • The Tenth Clew • The House in Turk Street • The Girl with Silver Eyes • The Golden Horseshoe • Who Killed Bob Teal? • The Whosis Kid • The Scorched Face • Corkscrew • Dead Yellow Women • The Gutting of Couffignal • Creeping Siamese • The Big Knock-Over • $106,000 Blood Money • The Main Death • This King Business • Fly Paper • The Farewell Murder • Death and Company Raymond Chandler • The Long Goodbye • The Simple Art of Murder • The Man Who Liked Dogs • The Curtain • Try The Girl • Mandarin's Jade • Bay City Blues • No Crime In The Mountains • Finger Man • Goldfish James M. Cain • Pastorale • The Taking of Montfaucon • The Baby in the Icebox • Dead Man • The Birthday Party • Brush Fire • Coal Black • The Girl in the Storm • Money and the Woman
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The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated: Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, The Baby in the Icebox by James M. Cain and others
The Classic Collection of Noir Fiction is a compelling anthology that brings together forty-four novels and stories that define the noir genre. With contributions from legendary authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and James M. Cain, this collection delves into the dark underbelly of society, exploring themes of crime, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of human nature. Readers will encounter iconic characters like the hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe and the gritty Continental Op, navigating through shadowy alleys and seedy establishments. The collection features unforgettable tales, including "The Baby in the Icebox," which exemplifies the tension and suspense that noir fiction is renowned for. Each story is steeped in atmosphere, characterized by sharp dialogue, intricate plots, and a pervasive sense of doom. Contents: Dashiell Hammett Novels • Red Harvest • The Dain Curse Stories • Arson Plus • Slippery Fingers • Crooked Souls • It • Bodies Piled Up • The Tenth Clew • The House in Turk Street • The Girl with Silver Eyes • The Golden Horseshoe • Who Killed Bob Teal? • The Whosis Kid • The Scorched Face • Corkscrew • Dead Yellow Women • The Gutting of Couffignal • Creeping Siamese • The Big Knock-Over • $106,000 Blood Money • The Main Death • This King Business • Fly Paper • The Farewell Murder • Death and Company Raymond Chandler • The Long Goodbye • The Simple Art of Murder • The Man Who Liked Dogs • The Curtain • Try The Girl • Mandarin's Jade • Bay City Blues • No Crime In The Mountains • Finger Man • Goldfish James M. Cain • Pastorale • The Taking of Montfaucon • The Baby in the Icebox • Dead Man • The Birthday Party • Brush Fire • Coal Black • The Girl in the Storm • Money and the Woman
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The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated: Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, The Baby in the Icebox by James M. Cain and others

The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated: Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, The Baby in the Icebox by James M. Cain and others

The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated: Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, The Baby in the Icebox by James M. Cain and others
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The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated: Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, The Baby in the Icebox by James M. Cain and others

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The Classic Collection of Noir Fiction is a compelling anthology that brings together forty-four novels and stories that define the noir genre. With contributions from legendary authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and James M. Cain, this collection delves into the dark underbelly of society, exploring themes of crime, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of human nature. Readers will encounter iconic characters like the hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe and the gritty Continental Op, navigating through shadowy alleys and seedy establishments. The collection features unforgettable tales, including "The Baby in the Icebox," which exemplifies the tension and suspense that noir fiction is renowned for. Each story is steeped in atmosphere, characterized by sharp dialogue, intricate plots, and a pervasive sense of doom. Contents: Dashiell Hammett Novels • Red Harvest • The Dain Curse Stories • Arson Plus • Slippery Fingers • Crooked Souls • It • Bodies Piled Up • The Tenth Clew • The House in Turk Street • The Girl with Silver Eyes • The Golden Horseshoe • Who Killed Bob Teal? • The Whosis Kid • The Scorched Face • Corkscrew • Dead Yellow Women • The Gutting of Couffignal • Creeping Siamese • The Big Knock-Over • $106,000 Blood Money • The Main Death • This King Business • Fly Paper • The Farewell Murder • Death and Company Raymond Chandler • The Long Goodbye • The Simple Art of Murder • The Man Who Liked Dogs • The Curtain • Try The Girl • Mandarin's Jade • Bay City Blues • No Crime In The Mountains • Finger Man • Goldfish James M. Cain • Pastorale • The Taking of Montfaucon • The Baby in the Icebox • Dead Man • The Birthday Party • Brush Fire • Coal Black • The Girl in the Storm • Money and the Woman

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9786178563981
Publisher: Andrii Ponomarenko
Publication date: 05/05/2025
Sold by: De Marque
Format: eBook
Pages: 3259
File size: 3 MB

About the Author

Dashiell Hammett (1894–1961), one of the masters of crime fiction, first introduced his iconic private eye, Sam Spade, in his famous 1930 novel, The Maltese Falcon. His next book, The Thin Man, published in 1932, features the incomparable and charming sleuths Nick and Nora Charles. Dashiell Hammett's other popular books include Red Harvest, The Dain Curse and The Glass Key. His work also includes the Collected Files of the Continental Op, a compilation of short stories that were originally published in various pulp magazines including the Black Mask. Hammett's previous experience as an operative for the Pinkerton Detective Agency influenced his writing.

Date of Birth:

May 27, 1894

Date of Death:

January 10, 1961

Place of Birth:

St. Mary, Maryland

Place of Death:

New York

Education:

Baltimore Polytechnic Institute
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