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OverviewDetective-story master Dashiell Hammett gives us yet another unforgettable read in Red Harvest. When the last honest citizen of Poisonville was murdered, the Continental Op stayed on to punish the guilty-even if that meant taking on an entire town. Red Harvest is more than a superb crime novel: it is a classic exploration of corruption and violence in the American grain. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Dashiell Hammett , Richard FerronePublisher: Blackstone Publishing Imprint: Blackstone Publishing Edition: Library Edition Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 18.50cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780792778011ISBN 10: 0792778014 Publication Date: 01 July 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsDashiell Hammett is an original. He is a master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer. -- Boston Globe, praise for the author Red Harvest takes us into a violent world of corruption and mayhem in this first-rate noir crime novel...a classic case of good cop versus bad cop, and there's no question where Continental Op comes in. -- Crime Reads A brutal and realistic depiction of gang warfare, this gritty crime novel is also 'an acknowledged literary landmark.' -- New York Times Book Review Author InformationDashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He is widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time. In addition to The Maltese Falcon, his pioneering novels include Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, The Glass Key, and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Thin Man. Richard Ferrone has recorded over 150 audiobooks including thrillers, romances, science fiction, and inspirational novels. He has earned an Audie Award and four Audie nominations, including for Best Solo Male Narrator of 2003. He was also recognized as an AudioFile Voice of the Last Century and a Rising and Shining Star. He has earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards and was named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A science fiction fan, he narrated Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy. He has also narrated works by James Patterson, Dashiell Hammett, Walter Mosley, John Sandford, Eric Van Lustbader, and Stuart Woods. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |