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In the gritty streets of Personville, also known as Poisonville, danger lurks around every corner. Dashiell Hammett introduces us to the Continental Op, the archetype of the hard-boiled detective, as he embarks on a perilous investigation. With a town rife with corruption, gang violence, and treachery, the Op's mission quickly spirals into chaos. As bodies stack up and alliances shift, he must navigate a web of deceit and betrayal to uncover the truth behind the city's dark underbelly. This gripping tale immerses listeners in a world where morality is blurred, and survival depends on wit and ...

Red Harvest is the first full novel by Dashiell Hammett, the author universally regarded as the father of "hard boiled" detective fiction. An enormous hit upon its publication, it has since become a classic of the detective genre. Time Magazine included Red Harvest in its 100 Best English-Language Novels from 1923 to 2005.

When private detective Sam Spade takes on what seems like a simple missing-person case, he’s pulled into a web of lies, danger, and murder. A mysterious woman with a shifting story, a murdered partner, and a priceless jeweled falcon at the center of it all nothing is as it appears, and no one can be trusted. As Spade navigates a shadowy world of cunning criminals and double crosses, he must rely on his instincts to uncover the truth. But in a city where loyalty is fleeting and greed runs deep, every move could be his last.

This novel from 1929 introduces Hammett's recurring and always unnamed character, the "Continental Op," who works for the Continental Detective Agency. (Hammett himself worked for the famous Pinkerton National Detective Agency for seven years.) By some accounts the first detective novel in America to be classified as "hard-boiled" fiction, Red Harvest has appeared on several “best of” lists, including Time magazine’s list of the 100 best English-language novels published between 1923 and 2005. - Summary by Verla Viera

The Continental Detective Agency’s Op is sent on a case to Personville. The locals call their town “Poisonville,” and the Op would soon find out why as the bodies start piling up. Dirty cops, gang wars, and hit men are all at play in Dashiell Hammett’s first full-length novel featuring the Continental Op, the original hard-boiled private detective. - Summary by Mark Nelson

A beautiful client, a valuable artifact, fake identities, double-crosses and dead bodies. Hard-boiled San Francisco detective Sam Spade has his hands full keeping his client and himself alive while searching for the legendary Maltese Falcon. This is the original serialized version. Originally serialized in Black Mask Magazine and re-released as a novel in 1930, and of course the classic 1941 movie starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Sidney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre. - Summary by The Narrator

The Continental Op - no hard-boiled private detective has ever been boiled harder. The nameless Pinkerton op from the Continental Detective Agency in San Francisco. Sam Spade before the was a Sam Spade. Five tales from the pages of Black Mask Magazine. Gangsters, molls, gats and goons — everything noir. - Summary by Mark Nelson

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Step back in time with "Old Time Radio Sam Spade," where the thrilling detective exploits of Sam Spade come alive in the style of vintage radio dramas. Each episode is crafted to echo the suspense and intrigue of the original broadcasts, appealing to both nostalgia seekers and new fans of detective tales. Tune in to relive the adventures of one of fiction's greatest detectives, delivered with a classic flair and timeless charm.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

Experience fresh adventures every day with "Daily Adventures of Sam Spade," a podcast that brings the cunning and charisma of detective Sam Spade to a contemporary audience. Immerse yourself in daily episodes filled with intricate plots and classic detective tropes that fans of mystery and crime dramas will love. Join Sam as he navigates through treacherous mysteries, proving his timeless appeal in this gripping audio journey.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

Dive into the daily escapades of Sam Spade, the iconic private detective, in "Adventures of Sam Spade Daily." This podcast revives the thrilling atmosphere of mid-20th-century detective radio dramas with a modern twist. Tune in each day for new mysteries and sharp-witted adventures that capture the essence of the beloved character created by Dashiell Hammett. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the genre, this daily podcast is your ticket to suspenseful storytelling.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

Hot on the heels of Best Cases of the Continental Op comes Honest Gain: Dicey Cases of the Continental Op, another original compilation from Skyboat Media. The Continental Op is back on the case, tracking down thieves and murderers from the steep streets of San Francisco to the rough and tumble Wild West in Arizona. These six stories featuring the Continental Op show that this private eye is not afraid to get his hands dirty in order to get the job done right, or get himself hurt in the process.

In The Best Cases of The Continental Op, an original compilation of eight stories from Skyboat Media, the Op walks, stalks, and runs down the steep streets of San Francisco to solve crimes of blackmail, murder, stolen identities, and arson, and each story contains so many twists and turns you’ll be hooked until the very (surprising) end.... 

J. Scott Smart stars as "The Fat Man", Brad Runyon, the stout-but-stalwart investigator who was first conceived as an arch villain in Hammett's classic novel The Maltese Falcon. Charismatic and captivating, Runyon has a way with the ladies, in spite of his 237 pounds. Nick Charles, "The Thin Man", was played on radio by William Powell, Les Damon, and Les Tremayne. Cases seem to fall in to Nick's lap...often dropped there by his wife, Nora (played by Myrna Loy and Claudia Morgan).

It’s San Francisco, 1928, and Sam Spade is a wisecracking, womanising Private Investigator. Missing husbands and unfaithful wives are his usual stock-in-trade, but when the beautifully distressed Miss Wonderley calls he gets involved in a dangerous caper most people would run a mile from...

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.

Just as in Volume 1 of this series, this Audio Archive presentation of The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective Vol 2, contains two complete, 30 minute, Sam Spade radio shows, plus special commentary. 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.

Der Detektiv Sam Spade ermittelt in zwei Fällen im Amerika der 30er Jahre. Im ersten Fall geht es um viel Geld aus einer Erbschaftsangelegenheit, beim zweiten bringt die Widmung eines Buches Spade auf die richtige Spur.

Dashiell Hammett was a crime writer who elevated the genre to true literature, and The Thin Man was Hammett’s last - and most successful - novel. Following the enormous success of The Thin Man movie in 1934, Hammett was commissioned to write stories for additional films. He wrote two full-length novellas for the films that became After the Thin Man and Another Thin Man.

Selected Shorts is an award-winning, one-hour program featuring readings of classic and new short fiction, recorded live at New York's Symphony Space. One of the most popular series on the airwaves, this unique show is hosted by Isaiah Sheffer and produced for radio by Symphony Space and WNYC Radio.