Red Harvest
- Price
- Free
- Language
- eng
- Source
- LibriVox
What this book is like
"Red Harvest" is Dashiell Hammett's gritty exploration of crime and corruption in the fictional town of Personville, known as "Poisonville." The story follows the Continental Op, a tough and resourceful private detective, as he navigates a landscape filled with dirty cops, gang wars, and relentless violence. Hammett's sharp prose and stark realism create an immersive atmosphere that keeps listeners engaged in the dark underbelly of society.
This audiobook will appeal to fans of classic crime fiction and those interested in the roots of the hard-boiled detective genre. Listening to "Red Harvest" allows you to fully appreciate the rhythm and tone of Hammett's writing, delivered with Mark Nelson's compelling narration, bringing the characters and tension to life in a way that invites you deeper into this dangerous world.
About this book
LibriVox recording of Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett.
Read in English by Mark Nelson.
The Continental Detective Agency’s Op is sent on a case to Personville. The locals call their town “Poisonville,” and the Op would soon find out why as the bodies start piling up. Dirty cops, gang wars, and hit men are all at play in Dashiell Hammett’s first full-length novel featuring the Continental Op, the original hard-boiled private detective. - Summary by Mark Nelson
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