The Essential Works is a gripping anthology that brings together some of the most iconic detective fiction ever written From the gritty streets of Prohibition era America to the shadowy alleys of crime ridden cities this collection showcases the masterful storytelling of Dashiell Hammett. Follow the trail of corruption and deceit with The Glass Key as political intrigue and personal loyalties collide in a tale of power and betrayal Then dive into the witty banter and thrilling investigations of The Thin Man where Nick and Nora Charles navigate the glamorous yet treacherous world of high society. Experience the dark underbelly of crime in Red Harvest as the Continental Op battles corruption in a town overrun by violence and greed Join the iconic detective Sam Spade in The Adventures of Sam Spade as he unravels complex mysteries and outsmarts dangerous adversaries. Discover the legendary quest for the elusive Maltese Falcon in the eponymous novel where Sam Spade is drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse with femme fatales and cunning criminals And finally delve into the sinister world of The Dain Curse as private investigator Continental Op uncovers a web of murder madness and ancient curses. With razor sharp dialogue unforgettable characters and suspenseful plots Dashiell Hammett The Essential Works is a must have for fans of classic detective fiction and lovers of noir literature Prepare to be captivated by the timeless tales of intrigue deception and redemption from one of the masters of the genre Dashiell Hammett Combo The Glass Key The Thin Man Red Harvest The Adventures Of Sam Spade The Maltese Falcon The Dain Curse

Dashiell Hammett Combo: The Glass Key, The Thin Man, Red Harvest, The Adventures Of Sam Spade, The Maltese Falcon, The Dain Curse By Dashiell Hammett

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Also wrote as Peter Collinson Daghull Hammett Samuel Dashiell Mary Jane HammettDashiell Hammett an American wrote highly acclaimed detective fiction including site_link The Maltese Falcon 1930 and site_link The Thin Man 1934. Samuel Dashiell Hammett authored hardboiled novels and short stories He created Sam Spade The Maltese Falcon Nick and Nora Charles The Thin Man and the Continental Op Red Harvest and The Dain Curse among the enduring characters In addition to the significant influence his novels and stories had on film Hammett is now widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time and was called in his obituary in the New York Times the dean of the hard boiled school of detective fiction. See site_link Also wrote as Peter Collinson Daghull Hammett Samuel Dashiell Mary Jane HammettDashiell Hammett an American wrote highly acclaimed detective fiction including site_link The Maltese Falcon 1930 and site_link The Thin Man 1934. Samuel Dashiell Hammett authored hardboiled novels and short stories He created Sam Spade The Maltese Falcon Nick and Nora Charles The Thin Man and the Continental Op Red Harvest and The Dain Curse among the enduring characters In addition to the significant influence his novels and stories had on film Hammett is now widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time and was called in his obituary in the New York Times the dean of the hard boiled school of detective fiction.See site_link site_link.