The Best of Hard Case Crime
Dive into the best of Hard Case Crime with this curated list of gritty noir and pulp thrillers. From Max Allan Collins' hitman classic *The Last Quarry* to Richard Stark's *Lemons Never Lie*, explore top crime fiction and hard-boiled reads perfect for fans of vintage paperbacks.
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The Last Quarry
by Max Allan Collins
On the 30th anniversary of his first appearance, enigmatic assassin Quarry stars in this gritty novel inspired by Collins's award-winning short film "A Matter of Principal," written for his acclaimed anthology movie "Shades of Noir." Lured out of retirement, Quarry is hired to kill a young librarian. He doesn't count on falling in love. Original.
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Lemons Never Lie
by Richard Stark
Professional thief Alan Grofield turns down a heist, then has to defend himself and his wife against the attacks of the fellow thief he spurned.
