Short Stories
The Return of the Continental Op
1945·304 pages
This collection gathers five hard-boiled detective tales starring the nameless Continental Op, a gritty San Francisco operative tackling crimes like heists, murders, and puzzles.
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This collection gathers five hard-boiled detective tales starring the nameless Continental Op, a gritty San Francisco operative tackling crimes like heists, murders, and puzzles.
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The Continental Op: Novels and Stories is a comprehensive and illustrated collection of 25 thrilling works by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the iconic Continental Op, one of the most celebrated characters in hard-boiled detective fiction. This expansive volume includes such classics as Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, Arson Plus, Slippery Fingers, Crooked Souls, and many more, showcasing Hammett's unparalleled ability to craft taut, suspenseful narratives.The Continental Op, a nameless and tough-as-na...
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual content depicted
Violence & gore
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Recurring fights, shootings, and murders; some descriptions of injuries and deaths, but not graphically detailed
Profanity
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Mild profanity and strong language used occasionally in dialogue
Substance use
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Frequent alcohol consumption and smoking by characters; portrayed casually without addiction focus
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Brief undertones of class disparity and corruption in detective work
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depictions of criminal cruelty and suffering in crime contexts
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