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Hard-Boiled Detectives

Hard-Boiled Detectives

23 Great Stories from Dime Detective Magazine
CrimeMystery
Pages
454
Published
1992
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together classic hard-boiled detective stories, featuring tough, cynical protagonists who navigate the dark underbelly of society. Readers will encounter tales of crime, corruption, and moral ambiguity, where justice is often elusive and the lines between right and wrong are blurred. The stories offer a raw and unflinching look at a world populated by dames, crooks, and the detectives who walk a dangerous path.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

GrittyTense
Morally Grey

Genres

Crime Mystery

Authors

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Martin H. Greenberg

Martin Harry Greenberg (March 1, 1941 – June 25, 2011) was an American academic and anthologist in many genres, including mysteries and horror, but especially in speculative fiction. In all, he compiled 1,298 anthologies and commissioned over 8,200 original short stories. He founded Tekno Books, a packager of more than 2000 published books. He was also a co-founder of the Sci-Fi Channel. Greenberg was also an expert in terrorism and the Middle East. He was a longtime friend, colleague and busine...

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Robert Weinberg

Robert Weinberg was a writer and editor who specialized in horror, mystery, and fantasy fiction. He is best known for curating major anthologies including The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures

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Stefan R. Dziemianowicz

Stefan R. Dziemianowicz is an editor and writer known for his work in horror and crime fiction. He has assembled collections like 100 Creepy Little Creatures and 100 Crooked Little Crime Stories. His other books include Penny Dreadfuls, Hard-Boiled Detectives, and Great Thrillers.