The Continental Op
The Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 17, 1989, is a reprint edition comprising 352 pages. This collection features the Continental Op, a tough-guy detective who is characterized by his short, thick build and stubborn nature. In these stories, the Op navigates complex cases, including a murder with numerous clues and a search for a girl with uniquely striking eyes, all while confronting various criminals.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and suspense as the Continental Op tackles challenges that highlight the hard-boiled detective genre. The narratives delve into crime and thrillers, showcasing the Op’s relentless pursuit of justice amidst a backdrop of danger and intrigue. This edition presents a significant contribution to the fiction landscape, particularly within the realms of mystery and detective storytelling.
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Short, thick-bodied, mulishly stubborn, and indifferent to pain, Dashiell Hammett’s Continetal Op was the prototype for generations of tough-guy detectives. In these stories the Op unravels a murder with too many clues, looks for a girl with eyes the color of shadows on polished silver, and tangles with a crooked-eared gunman called the Whosis Kid.
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