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The House In Turk Street
"The House in Turk Street" is an early short story by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the Continental Op. It was first published in Black Mask in April 1924. This story indicates Hammett was turning towards themes of increasing violence in his stories, and its savagery has been commented upon by critic Robert Sampson, particularly the ending.<P> The story was loosely adapted into the film No Good Deed (2002), directed by Bob Rafelson.
The Three Hostages: Richard Hannay #4
The war is over and Hannay is trying to relax in the country when he is approached about three possibly related kidnappings. Several comrades of past adventures are also involved. Fourth in the Richard Hannay series.
The Horror Undying
He found the old book under the floorboards of a cabin. Was it a trashy dime novel—or something more sinister?
The Seven Conundrums
Evan Weir was a n artist. When he rescues a millionaire from a street fight, he finds himself involved in a strange affair—for old Mr. Deaves intends to show him how to make money…
The Deaves Affair
Evan Weir was a n artist. When he rescues a millionaire from a street fight, he finds himself involved in a strange affair—for old Mr. Deaves intends to show him how to make money…
The Four Stragglers
"The Four Stragglers" opens in the darkness of an unnamed battlefield during the Great War. Cut off from their respective units, three soldiers take refuge in a thicket; a fourth lies dead or unconscious a few metres away. Flares flying above reveal faces, and the cognizant come to recognize that they'd all played parts in a daring jewel heist not two years earlier.
Border Crossing
A illegal Chinese immigrant attempting to sneak across the Canadian border into the United States has a secret…
The Cutthroats and Criminals MEGAPACK®
The Cutthroats and Criminals MEGAPACK® contains 20 great stories by modern and classic authors. Included are:<P> CRIMINAL TYPES, by Vincent McConnor<BR> REDHEADS DIE QUICKLY, by Gil Brewer<BR> THE SARDONIC STAR OF TOM DOODY, by Dashiell Hammett<BR> A HEARING AID FOR CARMODY, by Stephen Wasylyk<BR> A PADLOCK FOR CHARLIE DRAPER, by James Holding<BR> A TRULY HONEST MAN, by Talmage Powell<BR> MURDER OF A MOUSE, by Fletcher Flora<BR> SUPPLY AND DEMAND, by James Michael Ullman<BR> SHADOWED, by Richard Wormser<BR> A GETAWAY WITH THE GOODS, by James Edward Hungerford<BR> TRUE TO TYPE, by Grover Jones<BR> THERE’S SOMETHING FUNNY HERE, by James Michael Ullman<BR> IT’S ALWAYS TOO LATE, by Gil Brewer<BR> TRESPASSER, by Fletcher Flora<BR> THE WEREWORM, by Vincent McConnor<BR> A WAY WITH A WILL, by Talmage Powell<BR> ONCE UPON A BANK FLOOR…, by James Holding<BR> PASSAGE TO BEIRUT, by H. B. Hickey<BR> AN INGENIOUS DEFENSE, by Anonymous<BR> THOUSAND DOLLAR QUESTION, by Stephen Wasylyk<P> If you enjoy this entry in the MEGAPACK® series, check out the nearly 400 other volumes, covering mysteries, science fiction, westerns, romance, and much, much more!
A Message from Marsha
Larry needs to make money—fast—in order to fund his honeymoon. A full, traditional honeymoon is the only way Marsha will marry him. So Larry decides to rob his boss…