What is the name of Raymond Chandler's first short story?
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Answer
"Blackmailers Don't Shoot" is the title of Raymond Chandler's first short story, which was published in the May 1933 issue of Black Mask magazine. The story is set in Los Angeles and follows the adventures of private detective Philip Marlowe as he investigates a blackmail plot involving a wealthy businessman. The story was well-received by critics and helped to establish Chandler as a major writer of detective fiction.
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