The Smell Of Fear
Edition: repr.,
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Condition: Good. Jacket: some wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact.
The Smell of Fear is a compelling anthology of hard-boiled crime fiction from one of the genre's undisputed masters, Raymond Chandler. The collection gathers some of Chandler's finest short stories, set against the grimy, sun-drenched backdrops of Los Angeles, where corruption lurks beneath every glossy surface. Each story presents a masterclass in taut, atmospheric prose — chronicling private detectives, desperate criminals, and morally ambiguous characters caught in webs of deceit, violence, and betrayal. Chandler's razor-sharp dialogue and unflinching eye for human weakness give the collection a cynical yet deeply compelling tone that defined an era of American crime writing. These stories remain essential reading for anyone who appreciates the origins of the modern thriller.
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$6.39The Smell Of Fear
Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: some wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact.
The Smell of Fear is a compelling anthology of hard-boiled crime fiction from one of the genre's undisputed masters, Raymond Chandler. The collection gathers some of Chandler's finest short stories, set against the grimy, sun-drenched backdrops of Los Angeles, where corruption lurks beneath every glossy surface. Each story presents a masterclass in taut, atmospheric prose — chronicling private detectives, desperate criminals, and morally ambiguous characters caught in webs of deceit, violence, and betrayal. Chandler's razor-sharp dialogue and unflinching eye for human weakness give the collection a cynical yet deeply compelling tone that defined an era of American crime writing. These stories remain essential reading for anyone who appreciates the origins of the modern thriller.
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Edition: repr.,
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: some wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Binding: Intact.
The Smell of Fear is a compelling anthology of hard-boiled crime fiction from one of the genre's undisputed masters, Raymond Chandler. The collection gathers some of Chandler's finest short stories, set against the grimy, sun-drenched backdrops of Los Angeles, where corruption lurks beneath every glossy surface. Each story presents a masterclass in taut, atmospheric prose — chronicling private detectives, desperate criminals, and morally ambiguous characters caught in webs of deceit, violence, and betrayal. Chandler's razor-sharp dialogue and unflinching eye for human weakness give the collection a cynical yet deeply compelling tone that defined an era of American crime writing. These stories remain essential reading for anyone who appreciates the origins of the modern thriller.
