
The Brothers of the Snake
The Complete Chinatown Cases of Jimmy Wentworth, Volume 3
Sidney Herschel Small(Author)
Popular Publications (Publisher)
Published on 3. December 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
318 pages
978-1-61827-885-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
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Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
463 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61827-885-2 (9781618278852)
Schweitzer Classification