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Author 1933–1959

Raymond Chandler

The master of hard boiled crime

Raymond Chandler redefined modern detective fiction

Books by Raymond Chandler

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler book cover on Bookdio.org

The Big Sleep

Language: English

Category: Mystery

26 Pages

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler is a gripping hardboiled detective novel set in 1930s Los Angeles. Private investigator Philip Marlowe embarks on a treacherous investigation involving blackmail, murder, and the wealthy Sternwood family. Chandler's masterful prose and atmospheric descriptions paint a vivid picture of a corrupt society, while Marlowe's relentless pursuit of the truth takes readers on a thrilling journey through the dark underbelly of the city. download free ebooks on bookdio.org

The Big Sleep

Language: English

Category: Mystery

26 Pages

Genres Raymond Chandler writes in

Crime, Noir, Detective fiction

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English

United States

The master of hard boiled crime

About the Author

Raymond Chandler was an iconic American novelist and screenwriter best known for creating the hard boiled detective Philip Marlowe. His writing style was sharp atmospheric and deeply character driven setting the standard for noir fiction. Chandler’s stories explored crime corruption morality and loneliness in urban America. On Bookdio readers can discover concise summaries of Raymond Chandler’s work that highlight his storytelling brilliance dialogue style and enduring influence on crime fiction

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