Red Harvest

Brief Overview

Red Harvest is a detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, where the main character, a private detective, arrives in the small town of Personville to investigate corruption and crime. The town is mired in violence and gang warfare. The detective, known as the Continental Op, begins his work but soon discovers that the situation is far more complex than it seemed. He decides to pit the gangs against each other to rid the town of criminals. During the investigation, the detective encounters betrayal, murder, and intrigue, leading to bloody consequences. The novel explores themes of morality, corruption, and human greed, showing how far people will go in their quest for power and control.