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Hardboiled detective navigates labyrinthine family curse.
If you're into classic mysteries with a strong, enigmatic detective at their core, "The Dain Curse" by Dashiell Hammett fits the bill perfectly. It's a gripping read where the twists and turns will keep you on your toes. Hammett's prose, combined with an atmosphere dripping with suspense, will likely have you hooked from the first chapter, especially if you're a fan of the noir genre.
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ISBN: 9780330242622
Authors:
Dashiell Hammett
Publisher: Pan
Date of Publication: 1975-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 8057 readers)
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Hardboiled detective navigates labyrinthine family curse.
If you're into classic mysteries with a strong, enigmatic detective at their core, "The Dain Curse" by Dashiell Hammett fits the bill perfectly. It's a gripping read where the twists and turns will keep you on your toes. Hammett's prose, combined with an atmosphere dripping with suspense, will likely have you hooked from the first chapter, especially if you're a fan of the noir genre.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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