Killer in the Rain
Published in 1964, Killer in the Rain is an angel fiction story collection by Raymond Chandler. The story is set in Los Angeles, Calif.. It deals with California and private investigators.
18 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 22 editions across 4 languages.
At about 414 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.
About Killer in the Rain
It was in the pulp detective magazines of the 1930s that Raymond Chandler's definitive take on the hard-boiled detective story first appeared. Here then, from the well-thumbed pages of `Black Mask' and `Dime Detective Magazine', are eight of his finest stories including `The Man Who Liked Dogs', `The Lady in the Lake' and `Bay City Blues'. Sharper than a hoodlum's switchblade, more exciting than an unexpected red-head and stronger than a double shot of whisky, they are packed full of the punchy poetry and laconic wit that makes Chandler the undisputed master of his genre.
Quick answers
Who wrote Killer in the Rain?
Killer in the Rain was written by Raymond Chandler and first published in 1964.
What genre is Killer in the Rain?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is Killer in the Rain?
The median edition has 414 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Killer in the Rain?
Readers who like it often enjoy DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS (Easy Rawlins Mysteries), L.A. Confidential and Stalker.
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