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Zigzags of Treachery - a Continental Op Short Story - #8

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Dashiell Hammett
Dashiell Hammett

Dashiell Hammett was an American author renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by complex plots and deep psychological descriptions, profoundly influencing the genre of detective fiction. more

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