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Ed Salley asked this question about The Big Sleep (Philip Marlowe, #1):
Is there a particular line up of these books that one should start with? You know what I mean, is there a first one that should be read? Thanks
Salley J Robins I don't know if there is a chronological order - but The Big Sleep was Chandler's first novel and the second was Farewell My Lovely. - SJ…moreI don't know if there is a chronological order - but The Big Sleep was Chandler's first novel and the second was Farewell My Lovely. - SJ(less)
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The Big Sleep
by Raymond Chandler
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