The Hammett Hex
The Hammett Hex by Victoria Abbott is a mystery novel published by Penguin on October 4, 2016. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows rare book collector Jordan Bingham as she embarks on a trip to San Francisco, where she becomes embroiled in a complex mystery that echoes the hard-boiled narratives of Dashiell Hammett. Accompanied by Officer Tyler “Smiley” Dekker, Jordan’s mission to secure a rare copy of Hammett’s *Red Harvest* quickly spirals into danger, revealing unexpected twists and threats.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a narrative filled with intrigue and suspense, as Jordan navigates the challenges of her romantic getaway while uncovering secrets tied to her employer and Smiley’s family. The plot thickens when Jordan faces life-threatening situations, prompting questions about who is pursuing them and why. With elements of cozy crime and a backdrop rich in literary references, this book offers a unique blend of mystery and adventure, enhanced by the inclusion of recipes that complement the storyline.
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The national bestselling author of The Marsh Madness takes rare book collector Jordan Bingham on a trip to San Francisco–home to Dashiell Hammett’s hard-boiled heroes–where nothing is as it seems.
On a getaway to the City by the Bay, book collector Jordan Bingham becomes entangled in a mystery with more twists than Lombard Street…
Jordan has been able to swing a romantic trip to San Francisco with Officer Tyler “Smiley” Dekker on one condition–she must return with a rare copy of Dashiell Hammett’s Red Harvest for her irascible employer, Vera Van Alst. For his own part, Smiley is full of surprises. He’s a Dashiell devotee himself–excited to be in the city of Hammett’s hard-boiled heroes like Sam Spade and the Continental Op–and also announces he plans to visit his previously unmentioned estranged grandmother, who lives in an old Victorian in Pacific Heights.
But the trip goes downhill fast when Jordan is pushed from a cable car and barely escapes death. And when a dark sedan tries to run the couple down, it’s clear someone’s after them–but who? Just like in Hammett’s world, nothing is quite what is seems…
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