Red Harvest

Red Harvest

Dashiell Hammett

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Año de edición:
2026
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9798347540006
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Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett is a hard-boiled masterpiece of crime fiction that defined the genre and cemented Hammett as one of its greatest pioneers.In the gritty mining town of Personville-dubbed 'Poisonville' by its hardened inhabitants-corruption runs rampant, and violence is the rule of law. Enter the Continental Op, a relentless and cunning private detective sent to clean up the town. But as he delves deeper, he finds himself caught in a deadly web of greed, double-crosses, and blood-soaked betrayals.Determined to root out the rot, the Op plays the town’s warring factions against each other, igniting a ruthless gang war that leaves chaos in its wake. With sharp dialogue, unflinching realism, and an electrifying pace, Hammett creates a world where morality is gray, and survival demands cunning and nerve.Red Harvest is a raw and unrelenting tale that captures the dark heart of American crime fiction. Perfect for fans of gritty mysteries and classic noir, this iconic novel delivers explosive action and unforgettable characters in a story that resonates long after the final page. Welcome to Poisonville-where trust is a gamble, and the stakes are life and death.

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