Red Harvest (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Murder MysteryBy Dashiell Hammett
Length8h 38m
About this audiobook
Red Harvest (1929) is a foundational work of American hard-boiled fiction, a corrosive tale of political corruption, industrial violence, and moral disintegration in the aptly nicknamed "Poisonville." Through the Continental Op's clipped narration, Hammett transforms the detective story into a study of systemic rot, where justice is less a principle than a dangerous tactic. Its lean prose, brutal pacing, and ironic detachment helped define noir before noir had a name. Dashiell Hammett brought unusual authority to this world because he had lived near it. Before becoming a writer, he worked as an operative for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, gaining firsthand knowledge of surveillance, labor conflict, criminal networks, and institutional compromise. His experiences during an era of strikebreaking, Prohibition, and urban political machines sharpened his skepticism toward both law and power, giving Red Harvest its grim authenticity. This novel is essential for readers interested in crime fiction, modernism, or American social critique. It offers more than suspense: it reveals how violence spreads when civic order becomes indistinguishable from crime. Readers seeking elegant realism, moral ambiguity, and relentless narrative force will find Red Harvest indispensable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length8 hrs 38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 5, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Jim Hanvey, Detective
19XIV. Max
2Introduction
20XV. Cedar Hill Inn
3Synopsis
21XVI. Exit Jerry
4Historical Context
22XVII. Reno
5Author Biography
23XVIII. Painter Street
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6I. A Woman in Green and a Man in Gray
24XIX. The Peace Conference
7II. The Czar of Poisonville
25XX. Laudanum
8III. Dinah Brand
26XXI. The Seventeenth Murder
9IV. Hurricane Street
27XXII. The Ice Pick
10V. Old Elihu Talks Sense
28XXIII. Mr. Charles Proctor Dawn
11VI. Whisper’s Joint
29XXIV. Wanted
12VII. That’s Why I Sewed You Up
30XXV. Whiskeytown
13VIII. A Tip on Kid Cooper
31XXVI. Blackmail
14IX. A Black Knife
32XXVII. Warehouses
15X. Crime Wanted—Male or Female
33Analysis
16XI. The Swell Spoon
34Reflection
17XII. A New Deal
35Memorable Quotes
18XIII. $200.10—
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