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This collection brings together notable American crime fiction, featuring titles such as The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson, The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, Pick‑Up by Charles Willeford, Down There by David Goodis, and The Real Cool Killers by Chester Himes. Spanning the 1950s and 60s, the works showcase classic detective narratives and gritty noir storytelling.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Crime Fiction/Noir
Authors: Jim Thompson
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