Dashiell Hammett was an American author and pioneer of hard-boiled detective fiction. He worked as a private detective before turning to writing, drawing on his experiences to create gritty and realistic crime stories. Hammett's most famous novel, The Maltese Falcon, introduced the world to the iconic detective Sam Spade. His other notable works include The Thin Man and Red Harvest. Hammett's writing style and complex characters have had a lasting impact on the mystery genre.
Readers who enjoy classic hard-boiled detective fiction
Those interested in exploring the dark underbelly of 1920s American society
People who appreciate complex and morally ambiguous characters
Readers who enjoy classic detective stories with a noir atmosphere
Those interested in complex and morally ambiguous characters
People who appreciate sharp and witty dialogue