Well, maybe not. But certainly the most important Hardboiled Detective book of the century, which is almost the same thing.
Not only does it include every single one of the Op stories, together for the first time, but every one of them - also for the first time - features Hammett's original, unedited text. This includes the serialized Black Mask versions of "The Cleansing of Poisonville" (the novel that became Red Harvest) and The Dain Curse. As you may know, I already rate Red Harvest as Hammett's masterpiece, and this version is considered by some to be even better.
Plus, there's a never-before-published unfinished Op story, and bonus commentary on many of the stories from Hammett himself.
This book belongs in every home on the planet, and that includes yours. And the time to get it is now. If you order by Dec. 23 from Target.com, it'll run you a mere $16.37, and they'll ship it FREE. Take that, Amazon!
