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This collection consists of nine crime novellas which were originally published in magazine form in 1924. The plots of Hammett’s stories were drawn from his actual experience as a Pinkerton detective. Hammett viewed the process of detective work not as the pursuit of a few elusive clues, but rather the tedious business of extracting relevant evidence from an overabundance of information.

Dive into the thrilling world of "The Adventures of Sam Spade," a classic radio series featuring the iconic private detective. Follow Sam Spade as he unravels mysteries and solves crimes with his sharp wit and keen instincts. Perfect for fans of noir and detective fiction, each episode offers a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. Discover the timeless appeal of Sam Spade and his unforgettable adventures in the golden age of radio.

The Definitive Detective Collection brings together the finest deductive minds in fiction. Join Edgar Allan Poe's Auguste Dupin as he invents the detective genre in the mid-1800s, and follow the logical clues to the most famous detectives ever committed to paper, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, in London. Along the way you'll also meet Josephine Tey's formiddable Inspector Alan Grant, as-well as G. K. Chesterton's beloved Father Brown, and the more modern creations of Miss Marple, Lord Peter Wimsey, and Sam Spade as they solve crimes in wondorously inventive and ingenious ways.

Before there was Sam Spade hunting for the elusive black bird in The Maltese Falcon or Nick and Nora Charles concocting their first martinis in The Thin Man, there was the Continental Op. This character, who patrolled the gritty streets of early 20th century San Francisco on behalf of the Continental Detective Agency, was the brainchild of Dashiell Hammett, who drew from his own experiences as a Pinkerton operative to add a touch of authenticity to his creation. These initial five stories debuted in the Black Mask magazine in 1923, setting a new standard for detective fiction. - Summary by ...

Cherub-faced, blue-eyed World War II hero Les Damon played detective Michael Waring - better known as The Falcon. Damon played the role with style, pulling off the character's transition from private eye to army intelligence operative with panache. This collection of 16 digitally remastered episodes begins with Waring's wars against domestic enemies, including gambling bosses, arsonists, con artists, drug dealers, and killers.

This Audio Archive presentation of The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective, contains two complete, 30 minute,Sam Spade radio shows. Each episode is introduced by old radio aficionado and collector Bill Mills, who shares interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes and informative facts about the program and its stars.

This detective series follows a private investigator as he solves crimes with a mix of toughness and humor, often getting entangled in complex cases. The narratives are engaging and fast-paced.

This detective series follows a private investigator as he solves crimes with a mix of toughness and humor, often getting entangled in complex cases. The narratives are engaging and fast-paced.

Both are wild tales of intrigue. Both involving murder.

It started as an investigation of a simple insurance claim, but soon the Continental Op is embroiled in murders, narcotics, a religious cult, and a supposed family curse. No one is who they seem, and the bodies continue to pile up.

A story about a rich heir going off to become king in a small country & the wild goings on there.

A tale about a missing daughter, the follow-up, murder and more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 4 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Nathan Osgood, David Rintoul, and Jonathan Keeble. Spanning British, Russian, and Irish literature, this collection includes stories of war and brutality in A Farewell to Arms, love and loss on an epic scale in War & Peace, as well as Hammett's devilishly clever detective thriller, Red Harvest, and many more.

A robbery gone wrong and an intricate tale involving murder and more.

An intriguing ingenious tale of intrigue and robbery in a remote California island.

A puzzler that takes expert unravelling.

A wild cult with murder and blackmail thrown in.

An intricate twisted plot with moral ambiguity. Considered one of his best stories.

A twisted plot when it uncertain who the true victim is.

A deadly game of hide & seek with betrayal & murder.