"Red Harvest" is a novel written by Dashiell Hammett, published in 1929. It is a classic example of hard-boiled detective fiction, featuring a nameless protagonist known as the Continental Op. The story is set in the corrupt mining town of Personville, where the Op is sent to clean up the crime-ridden environment. The narrative follows the Op as he navigates through a web of deceit, violence, and betrayal among various criminal factions. As he attempts to restore order, he employs cunning tactics and manipulation, ultimately leading to a bloody confrontation. The novel explores themes of morality, justice, and the complexities of human nature.