Detective Steve Harrison - Complete Series
Enriched edition. Detective Tales Featuring a Police Detective, Often Coming Across Weird Cases on his River Street PatrolBy Robert E. Howard
Length5h 49m
About this audiobook
Robert E. Howard's 'Detective Steve Harrison - Complete Series' is a collection of gripping detective stories set in the 1930s. Howard's writing style is characterized by its fast-paced action, vivid descriptions, and intricate plot twists, reminiscent of the hard-boiled detective genre popular during that time. The stories in this collection provide a fascinating insight into the criminal underworld of the era, as seen through the eyes of the charismatic and intelligent detective Steve Harrison. Readers will be drawn into a world of crime, danger, and suspense as Harrison navigates the seedy streets of his city in search of justice. Robert E. Howard, best known for creating the iconic character Conan the Barbarian, ventured into the realm of detective fiction with the Steve Harrison series. It is believed that Howard's interest in the genre was influenced by the popular detective stories of the time, as well as his own fascination with mystery and intrigue. His unique storytelling ability shines through in these tales of crime and detection, showcasing his versatility as a writer. I highly recommend 'Detective Steve Harrison - Complete Series' to readers who enjoy classic detective fiction with a riveting plot, well-developed characters, and a touch of noir atmosphere. Howard's skillful storytelling and Harrison's adventures are sure to captivate fans of the genre and leave them craving for more.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (19)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length5 hrs 49 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 14, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Detective Steve Harrison - Complete Series
12Graveyard Rats
2Introduction
131. — THE HEAD FROM THE GRAVE
3Author Biography
142. — MADMAN'S HATE
4Historical Context
153. — THE FEATHERED SHADOW
5Synopsis (Selection)
164. — RATS IN HELL
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6The 'Steve Harrison' Saga:
175. — THE RATS EAT
7Fangs of Gold (People of The Serpent)
18The Tomb's Secret
8CHAPTER I
19Analysis
9CHAPTER II Murder Tracks
20Reflection
10CHAPTER III Voodoo Lair
21Memorable Quotes
11Names in the Black Book
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