The Dain Curse
by Dashiell Hammett
“Some curses are made of myth, but this one is written in blood.”
When the Continental Op is hired to solve a simple diamond heist, he uncovers a terrifying web of murder and madness tied to a legendary family curse. From the fog-drenched streets of San Francisco to the bizarre rituals of a mysterious cult, this hardboiled classic proves that some secrets are far more lethal than any stolen gem.
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