Dashiell Hammett

Samuel Dashiell Hammett was an American writer of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He was also a screenwriter and political activist. Among the characters he created are Sam Spade, Nick and Nora Charles, The Continental Op and the comic strip character Secret Agent X-9.

Books by Dashiell Hammett

4 books available

The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett
3.9 (89k) average on GoodreadsThriller
A cynical private eye navigates a web of lies, betrayals, and murder in 1930s San Francisco, all while hunting for a jewel-encrusted falcon and the truth behind his partner's death.
The Thin Man
Dashiell Hammett
4.0 (28k) average on GoodreadsThriller
A retired detective and his wealthy, witty wife find their boozy, banter-filled Christmas interrupted by a perplexing disappearance and a trail of bodies, proving that even a perpetual cocktail hour can't outrun a good murder mystery.
The Dain Curse
Dashiell Hammett
3.8 (7k) average on GoodreadsMystery
A detective navigates family secrets, cults, and murders to find the truth behind a diamond heist and the cursed woman at its center.
Red Harvest
Dashiell Hammett
3.5 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
In the corrupt town of Personville, a detective systematically dismantles a criminal enterprise by turning its ruthless members against each other, leaving a trail of betrayal and murder.