The Brothers of the Snake

<p>When a dead man's alibi turns into a trail of poison cobras and coffin-swapped gold Jimmy Wentworth walks the razor's edge between Chinatown's ancient rites and modern bloodshed. This hardboiled detective collection gathers the savage breathless Chinatown cases-mussel poisonings spitting cobras bee-torture and a Federal Reserve heist-where opium kings tong hatchetmen and a single relentless sergeant collide. From neon bazaars to secret underground caverns Wentworth's gritty private investigator instincts and intimate knowledge of Chinese customs expose a ruthless kingpin known only as Kong Gai.</p><p></p><p>Fans of classic pulp noir vintage crime fiction and detective mysteries will devour this crime thriller anthology that reads like a lost slice of 1930s noir. Packed with atmospheric period detail sharp dialogue and nonstop suspense Volume 3 is essential for lovers of Chinatown noir hardboiled detective stories and true vintage pulp rediscoveries. Perfect for collectors and new readers alike Sidney Herschel Small's Jimmy Wentworth delivers a lean cinematic mystery series-blood-soaked cunning and unforgettable. Dive into the dark heart of the city and discover why the Brothers of the Snake still haunt the best crime fiction lists.</p>