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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.

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.

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.

Biographer Nathan Ward has called “The Tenth Clew” Dashiell Hammett’s “first real jewel of a story.” In it, Hammett’s nameless Continental Detective Agency operative survives being knocked unconscious and dumped in San Francisco Bay. This kind of action was what his Black Mask magazine editors and readers were asking for, and Hammett somewhat grudgingly obliged them with continuing stories of the Continental Op. (Winston Tharp)

The death of a well known San Francisco doctor brings a charge of murder for his wife, but is it murder or suicide, and is she really his wife? The Continental Op is on the case in Dashiell Hammett’s “Zigzags of Treachery,” featured here along with two more novellas from the pages of Black Mask magazine, "The Girl with Silver Eyes" and “The Golden Horseshoe.” - Summary by Winston Tharp

Dive into the thrilling world of "The Adventures of Sam Spade," a classic radio series featuring the iconic private detective. Follow Sam Spade as he unravels mysteries and solves crimes with his sharp wit and keen instincts. Perfect for fans of noir and detective fiction, each episode offers a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense. Discover the timeless appeal of Sam Spade and his unforgettable adventures in the golden age of radio.

The "Adventures of Sam Spade Collection" brings together the most captivating episodes from this classic radio series. Experience the intrigue and suspense of Sam Spade's detective work as he solves crimes and unravels mysteries. This collection is perfect for fans of noir and detective fiction, offering hours of thrilling entertainment. Relive the golden age of radio with these timeless tales of mystery and intrigue.