A Crime Reads Pick of Books with the Most Likable Antiheroes in Noir
Detective-story master Dashiell Hammett gives us yet another unforgettable read in Red Harvest.
When the last honest citizen of Poisonville was murdered, the Continental Op stayed on to punish the guilty—even if that meant 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.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A brutal and realistic depiction of gang warfare, this gritty crime novel is also ‘an acknowledged literary landmark.’” —New York Times Book Review
“Red Harvest takes us into a violent world of corruption and mayhem in this
first-rate noir crime novel…a classic case of good cop
versus bad cop, and there’s no question where Continental Op comes in.” —Crime Reads
“Dashiell Hammett is an original. He is a master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer.” —Boston Globe, praise for the author
Dashiell Hammett (1894–1961) was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He is widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time. In addition to
The Maltese Falcon, his pioneering novels include Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, The Glass Key, and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Thin Man.
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