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Killer in the Rain

By Raymond Chandler
Series: Phillip Marlowe
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'Killer in the Rain' is a collection of eight of Raymond Chandler's short stories that introduce some of the narrative styles and themes that would define his later work. Set in a gritty and atmospheric Los Angeles, these stories revolve around private detectives navigating a world of crime, deceit, and corruption. Each tale is rich in suspense and complex characters, embodying the quintessential noir fiction style.
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You might enjoy this collection of stories if you appreciate hard-boiled detective tales filled with intrigue and suspense. Chandler's masterful writing style immerses you in a gritty world of crime and deception, perfect for anyone who relishes classic noir narratives with complex characters and unexpected twists.

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Killer in the Rain

It was in the pulp detective magazines of the 1930s that the author's definitive take on the hard-boiled detective story first appeared. This title includes stories that range from the well-thumbed pages of 'Black Mask' and 'Dime Detective Magazine', including 'The Man Who Liked Dogs', 'The Lady in the Lake' and 'Bay City Blues'.

Killer in the Rain collects together eight classic short stories by Raymond Chandler.

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Eight classic Chandler short stories, reissued now in B format.

It was in the pulp detective magazines of the 1930s that Raymond Chandler's definitive take on the hard-boiled detective story first appeared. Here then, from the well-thumbed pages of Black Mask and Dime Detective Magazine, are eight of his finest stories including 'The Man Who Liked Dogs', 'The Lady in the Lake' and 'Bay City Blues'.

Sharper than a hoodlum's switchblade, more exciting than an unexpected red-head and stronger than a double shot of whisky, they are packed full of the punchy poetry and laconic wit that makes Chandler the undisputed master of his genre.

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Killer in the Rain by Raymond Chandler is celebrated for its eloquent prose and visionary storytelling. Critics commend Chandler as a masterful writer whose work captivates readers from the first sentence. His writing style, set in a gripping narrative, elevates the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241956311

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Peter Robinson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 403g

Pages: 592

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Raymond Chandler Series: Phillip Marlowe

About the Author

Best-known as the creator of the original private eye, Philip Marlowe, Raymond Chandler was born in Chicago in 1888 and died in 1959. Many of his books have been adapted for the screen, and he is widely regarded as one of the very greatest writers of detective fiction.

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