| Title | : | The Classic Collection of Noir fiction. Forty four Novels and Stories. Illustrated |
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| Author | : | Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler & James M. Cain |
| Release | : | 2025-05-05 |
| Kind | : | ebook |
| Genre | : | Mystery Short Stories, Books, Mysteries & Thrillers, Detective Novels, Hard-Boiled Mysteries, Fiction & Literature |
| Size | : | 5627033 |
| 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 |
