The House in Turk Street
by Dashiell Hammettliterary work· published 1924
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"The House in Turk Street" is an early short story by Dashiell Hammett, featuring the Continental Op. It was first published in Black Mask in April 1924. This story indicates Hammett was turning towards themes of increasing violence in his stories, and its savagery has been commented upon, particularly the massacre which occurs at the end. The story was loosely adapted into the film No Good Deed, directed by Bob Rafelson.
Adaptations (1)
The House in Turk Street was adapted into a 2002 film.
