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1. 1. Three To Kill

   A Noir Novel

   

   The novel follows Georges Gerfaut, a disillusioned Parisian businessman who becomes embroiled in a violent and chaotic series of events after witnessing a murder. As he is pursued by relentless hitmen, Gerfaut is forced to abandon his mundane life and confront his own survival instincts. The story delves into themes of existential dread, the randomness of violence, and the thin veneer of civilization, all while maintaining a gripping, fast-paced narrative that explores the transformation of an ordinary man into someone capable of extraordinary actions.

   The 5090th Greatest Book of All Time

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2. 2. The Prone Gunman

   

   Martin Terrier is a hired killer who wants out of the game — so he can settle down and marry his childhood sweetheart. After all, that's why he took up this profession! But \the company\ won't let him go: they have other plans. Once again, the gunman must assume the prone firing position. A tour de force, this violent tale shatters as many illusions about life and politics as it does bodies. Jean-Patrick Manchette subjects his characters and the reader alike to a fierce exercise in style. This tightly plotted, corrosive parody of \the success story\ is widely considered to be Manchette's masterpiece, and was named a *New York Times* \Notable Book\ in 2002. *The Prone Gunman* is a classic of modern noir.

   The 17008th Greatest Book of All Time

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