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Name: Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe
Author: Raymond Chandler

📘 Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler

This anthology gathers new adventures of the iconic private detective Philip Marlowe, written by a roster of acclaimed contemporary authors. Each story continues the legacy of Raymond Chandler’s hard‑boiled detective fiction while offering fresh perspectives and modern sensibilities.

First publish date: October 12, 1988

Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator

Authors: Raymond Chandler

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