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A dark mystery with wealth, greed, avarice, and bad habits leading to mysterious ends and murder.

An innovative embezzlement mystery with several love interests too.

How 3 dead bodies wound up on a clothes press closet.

A death, a con man, and murder plus an avenging woman.

An interesting fingerprint twist distorting a murder investigation.

An upside down intriguing kidnapping.

An inverted mystery with many clues but elusive to figure out.

With its razor-sharp dialogue, brutal realism, and dark wit, Red Harvest established Hammett as a pioneer of noir fiction, cementing his legacy as the godfather of the genre. This is a relentless tale of moral ambiguity and violence, where every character walks the thin line between survival and self-destruction.

An epic Wild West detective story as a group is hired to clean up a corrupt town. A model for many later Westerns & Detective stories.

"The Dain Curse" by Dashiell Hammett, narrated by the captivating voice of Mike Vendetti. This gripping tale follows a crafty detective, The Continental Op, as he unravels a web of murder, mystery, and a supposed family curse. From the dark alleys of San Francisco to the eerie Temple of the Holy Grail, The Continental Op's relentless pursuit of truth amidst a series of baffling deaths. With Vendetti's compelling narration, experience the suspense and intrigue of Hammett's classic detective story like never before.

A story about privacy and its importance for happiness and personal fulfillment.

An exclusive Bay Area island, renowned for its wealth and tranquility, becomes the unexpected battleground in this thrilling episode of Dashiell Hammetts detective saga. The Continental Op, our hardboiled hero, is initially tasked with guarding a stash of opulent wedding presents. Just as he anticipates a mundane assignment, the island descends into chaos - the lights flicker out, and the peace is fractured by gunfire and explosions. A military-style raid on the affluent residents is in full force and its up to the unflappable Continental Op to thwart it. Narrated by Winston Tharp, get ready ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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