Who Killed Bob Teal? by Dashiell Hammett

When a private detective is found dead on the job, Continental Op is called in to uncover the truth. His investigation leads through crooked clients, gangsters, and lies, as he pieces together the final moments of the victim’s life. The plot is lean and driven by sharp, relentless inquiry. A gritty detective story where even the dead have secrets. A suspenseful race to catch a killer hiding in plain sight.