Knights of the Open Palm

In this Black Mask Classic Edition, the groundbreaking hard-boiled detective Race Williams confronts the Klan in his thrilling debut adventure, which sets the stage for fast-paced and dramatic action. Alongside this seminal tale, the collection features two additional early stories by Carroll John Daly, "The False Burton Combs" and "Dolly." As the pioneer of the hard-boiled genre, Daly’s work laid the foundation for future iconic characters like Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer.