The Dain Curse

<p><em>The Dain Curse</em> by Dashiell Hammett is a hardboiled detective novel featuring the Continental Op a tough no-nonsense private investigator.</p><p>The story follows the Op as he investigates a series of bizarre and violent events surrounding the wealthy Dain family. After a series of murders thefts and strange happenings he becomes entangled with Gabrielle Dain a troubled young woman believed to be cursed. As he digs deeper the Op uncovers a web of drug addiction cults and deception.</p><p>The novel explores themes of corruption identity and psychological manipulation all delivered in Hammett's gritty fast-paced style.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>