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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.

A wild west drama with mayhem and more is a dusty Arizona town.

A wild cult with murder and blackmail thrown in.

An intricate twisted plot with moral ambiguity. Considered one of his best stories.

A twisted plot when it uncertain who the true victim is.

A deadly game of hide & seek with betrayal & murder.

An intricate story of seeking a man with many roundabout events winding up with several murders along the way.

A series of mysteries revolving around a stunningly beautiful young woman.

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 inverted mystery with many clues but elusive to figure out.

An upside down intriguing kidnapping.

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.

This collection consists of nine crime novellas which were originally published in magazine form in 1924. The plots of Hammett’s stories were drawn from his actual experience as a Pinkerton detective. Hammett viewed the process of detective work not as the pursuit of a few elusive clues, but rather the tedious business of extracting relevant evidence from an overabundance of information.

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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!

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!

Recognized as the master of detective story fiction in the late 1920s, Dashiell Hammett weaves a gripping tale of abduction, deception, and high-stakes drama. Follow the relentless pursuit of justice as the Continental Detective Agency unravels the mystery behind the kidnapping of Harvey Gatewood's daughter.