One Hour

By Dashiell Hammett

One Hour - Dashiell Hammett
  • Release Date: 2024-04-13
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers

Description

"One Hour" by Dashiell Hammett is a terse, tension-filled narrative that unfolds in real-time. Set in a stark interrogation room, it follows a police officer's desperate attempt to extract a confession from a suspect within the hour. Hammett's economical prose and razor-sharp dialogue create a gripping atmosphere of urgency and moral ambiguity, making every passing minute feel like a lifetime.