Red Harvest
Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett is a reprint edition published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 17, 1989. This 224-page novel presents the story of the Continental Op, a private investigator summoned to the tumultuous town of Personville, also known as Poisonville. Upon his arrival, he quickly becomes embroiled in a web of violence and corruption as the body count rises, starting with his client, Donald Willsson, the local newspaper publisher.
Readers will find a classic exploration of themes such as corruption and violence within the context of a gritty mining community. The narrative follows the Op as he navigates the dangerous landscape filled with gangsters and petty criminals, determined to confront the chaos and restore order. With elements of mystery and suspense, this novel delves into the darker aspects of human nature and the complexities of justice.
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From one of the great pioneers of detective stories, a classic novel reissued with a new introduction by S.A. Cosby
The steadfast and sturdy Continental Op has been summoned to the town of Personville—known as Poisonville—a dusty mining community splintered by competing factions of gangsters and petty criminals. The Op has been hired by Donald Willsson, publisher of the local newspaper, who gave little indication about the reason for the visit. No sooner does the Op arrive, than the body count begins to climb . . . starting with his client. With this last honest citizen of Poisonville murdered, the Op decides to stay on and force a reckoning—even if that means 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.
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