<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[author results for Hammett, Dashiell]]></title><description><![CDATA[author results for Hammett, Dashiell]]></description><link>https://gateway.bibliocommons.com/v2/libraries/paloalto/rss/search?query=Hammett%2C%20Dashiell&amp;searchType=author&amp;origin=core-catalog-explore&amp;view=grouped</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:36:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Complete Novels]]></title><description><![CDATA["In a few years of extraordinary creative energy, Dashiell Hammett invented the modern American crime novel." "The five novels that Hammett published between 1929 and 1934, collected here in one volume, have become part of modern American culture, creating archetypal characters and establishing the ground rules for a whole tradition of hardboiled writing." "Each novel is distinct in mood and structure. Red Harvest (1929), a raucous and nightmarish evocation of political corruption and gang warfare in a western mining town, epitomizes the violence and momentum of Hammett's Black Mask stories about the anonymous detective the Continental Op. The Op returns, in The Dain Curse (1929), to preside over a more ornately melodramatic tale involving jewel theft, drugs, and a mysterious religious cult. With The Maltese Falcon (1930), and its protagonist Sam Spade, Hammett achieved his most enduring popular success. A tightly constructed quest story with an unforgettable cast of eccentric adventures, it is at the same time shot through with a sense of disillusionment and the arbitrariness of personal destiny." "The Glass Key (1931), an exploration of city politics at their most scurrilous, traces intricate patterns of loyalty and betrayal in scenes charged with drama." "His last novel, The Thin Man (1934), is a ruefully comic tale that pays homage to the traditional mystery form. It is best remembered for its protagonists Nick and Nora Charles, the sophisticated inebriates who would enjoy a long afterlife in the movies."--BOOK JACKET.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S136C1125425</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S136C1125425</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jan 1999 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1125425136</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle>Red Harvest ; The Dain Curse ; The Maltese Falcon ; The Glass Key ; The Thin Man</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781883011673/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Big Book of the Continental Op]]></title><description><![CDATA[Collects all twenty-eight stories and two serialized novels starring Continental Op, the hardworking private eye with an unyielding personal code.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S136C1679947</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S136C1679947</guid><category><![CDATA[BK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/1679947136</comments><format>BK</format><subtitle></subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9780525432951/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A San Francisco gumshoe searches for a treasure to die for in this classic hardboiled crime novel, one of Time's 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time.
A seasoned private eye like Sam Spade is no stranger to the potential risks that come with each case, but even he is caught off guard when his latest investigation leads to two murders. With the cops eager to pin the crimes on him, Spade needs to find the real killer, but first he must track down a mysterious statuette of a black bird. A few people might know where it is. There's a perfumed grifter, a smooth-talking fat man, and a deceptive beauty. They seem willing to do anything to get their hands on the little treasure. One of them might even be desperate enough to kill . . .
The Maltese Falcon was first serialized in Black Mask magazine in 1929 before being published as a novel in 1930. It has been adapted for film several times, most famously as The Maltese Falcon (1941) starring Humphrey Bogart and Peter Lorre.
Praise for Dashiell Hammett
"The Maltese Falcon is not only probably the best detective story we have ever read, it is an exceedingly well written novel." -The Times Literary Supplement
"[Hammett] is a master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer." -The Boston Globe
"Hammett's prose [is] clean and entirely unique. His characters [are] as sharply and economically defined as any in American fiction." -The New York Times]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19285326</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19285326</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19285326981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798337204772/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Named one of Time Magazine's 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time, The Maltese Falcon is an intense and immersive hard-boiled detective novel that inspired multiple adaptations-including the popular film noir classic staring Humphrey Bogart.
	This stunning new collector's hardcover edition includes brand new black-and-white illustrations, a foil printed cover, and gorgeous sprayed edges.
	Brilliant detective Sam Spade is the quintessential private eye, with his own code of ethics. When a standard stakeout goes wrong and Spade's partner is killed, he finds himself drawn into the hunt for a fantastic treasure of dubious origin-a golden bird encrusted with jewels.
	But he's not the only one on the trail of the Falcon. Hot on his heels are Joel Cairo, a perfumed grifter; an oversized adventurer named Gutman; and Spade's new client Brigid O'Shaughnessy, a beautiful but treacherous woman whose loyalties shift at the drop of a hat. 
	A classic that redefined the genre, The Maltese Falcon is a must read for mystery fans. 
	"Dashiell Hammett…is a master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer." 
	"The Maltese Falcon is not only probably the best detective story we have ever read, it is an exceedingly well written novel."  
	"Hammett's prose is clean and entirely unique. His characters are as sharply and economically defined as any in American fiction." 
	"Sixty years after its initial publication, The Maltese Falcon remains one of the most skillfully written detective novels in the history of the genre." 
	"[Hammett] was spare, frugal, hard-boiled, but he did over and over again what only the best writers can ever do at all. He wrote scenes that seemed never to have been written before." 
	"Like Wilkie Collins and Arthur Conan Doyle, Hammett was an original who created a profoundly influential literary template that gives him classic status." 
	"If you can show me 20 books written approximately 20 years back that have as much guts and life now [as The Maltese Falcon], I'll eat them between slices of Edmund Wilson's head." 
	"After reading The Maltese Falcon, I went mooning about in a daze of love such as I had not known for any character in literature since I encountered Sir Launcelot." 
	"The Maltese Falcon was one of the best books of its kind ever written. It struck the publishing world and reading world-which is something entirely distinct from the literary world-like a thunderclap. Nothing has been the same since." 
	"The best detective story America has yet produced."]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18610583</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18610583</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18610583981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798212633840/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Private detective Sam Spade gets caught in a web of greed, deception, and murder when the mysterious and alluring Brigid O'Shaughnessy walks into his San Francisco office. She's searching for a priceless artifact-the legendary Maltese Falcon-and soon Spade finds himself navigating a dangerous maze of treachery, double-crosses, and violence. As the stakes rise and bodies begin to pile up, Spade must rely on his wits, his instincts, and a stubborn sense of justice to survive. A classic tale of noir suspense, The Maltese Falcon is a gripping story of obsession, betrayal, and the dark side of human desire.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19305098</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19305098</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19305098981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798260879832/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dashiell Hammett was already a well-established hard-boiled mystery writer by the time he released what would turn out to be his masterpiece, "The Maltese Falcon" in 1930. But with the release of this novel, Hammett would be catapulted to the forefront of American crime writers. The novel has been adapted several times for the screen and the 1941 film version - starring Humphrey Bogart and Mary Astor - has become a film noir classic.
	The story opens in the offices of Spade and Archer, a private detective agency run by partners, Sam Spade and Miles Archer. When they are approached by an enigmatic young woman - called "Miss Wonderley" - to follow a man who has run off with her sister, Archer opts to take the initial shift...and is shot and killed his first night on the job.
	Spade discovers that "Miss Wonderley" is, in fact, a treasure seeker named Brigid O'Shaunessey who, with several other disreputable characters, is on the hunt for a mysterious statue; a legendary, jewel-encrusted bird known as the Maltese Falcon. Multiple twists, turns, betrayals and complications ensue, resulting in one of the greatest crime novels of all time. Sam Spade is regularly cited as one of the most iconoclastic detectives in all of crime fiction.
	The book is presented here in its original and unabridged format and read by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19401856</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19401856</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19401856981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798295397745/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A treasure worth killing for. A dame who can't be trusted. A detective who plays by his own rules.
	When the gorgeous and mysterious "Miss Wonderly" walks into the shabby San Francisco office of Spade and Archer, she brings with her a story about a missing sister, a stack of cash-and enough trouble to get a man killed.
	Before the night is over, Sam Spade's partner is dead, shot down in a dark alley. The police think Spade pulled the trigger. And suddenly he's caught in a deadly game with a gang of thieves who will lie, cheat, and murder to possess a priceless statuette-the jewel-encrusted Maltese Falcon.
	The girl changes her name and her story. The gunsel is cold-blooded and itching to kill. The fat man smiles and schemes. And somewhere in the shadows of San Francisco's fog-shrouded streets, the black bird is hidden away with its million-dollar prize taunting those who wish to possess it.
	Sam Spade doesn't trust anyone-especially the beautiful woman who hired him. But in a case where everyone is lying and anyone could be the next corpse, his code is the only thing that matters. When the chips are down, will he sell out for the score of a lifetime, or will he stand by his principles-and the partner who betrayed him?
	Hard-boiled. Relentless. Unforgettable.
	Dashiell Hammett delivers a masterpiece of detective fiction-a tale of greed, murder, and betrayal that moves like a bullet and cuts like a knife. This is the novel that defined the American private eye and introduced the world to one of literature's most iconic heroes.
	The stuff that dreams are made of.
	"Hammett took murder out of the drawing room and put it back in the alley where it belongs." - Raymond Chandler
	***
	Frank Marcopolos is a renowned audiobook narrator and author living in Florida with his dog, Sparky. He was with the 82nd Airborne Division during the war.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19320035</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19320035</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19320035981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798295387111/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA["Don't be too sure I'm as crooked as I'm supposed to be. That kind of reputation might be good business."-Samuel Spade, private investigator
	"Spade…is what most of the private detectives I worked with would like to have been and in their cockier moments thought they approached."-Dashiell Hammett
	The Maltese Falcon first appeared in the pages of Black Mask magazine in 1929. Almost immediately it was acknowledged as not only a great crime novel but an enduring masterpiece of American fiction. Sam Spade, its protagonist, is the archetypal tough, cynical PI, "able," as his creator explained, "to take care of himself in any situation, able to get the best of anybody he comes in contact with, whether criminal, innocent bystander or client." And what a client!-the irresistible and treacherous femme fatale Brigid O'Shaughnessy.
	Believing the book's vividly drawn characters and memorable dialogue cry out for theatrical treatment, Blackstone Publishing commissioned this faithful dramatization by the award-winning Hollywood Theater of the Ear, in which a brilliant cast brings to life all the excitement and suspense of Hammett's original in the playhouse of the mind. 
	"Hammett's prose [is] clean and entirely unique. His characters [are] as sharply and economically defined as any in American fiction." 
	"The Maltese Falcon is not only probably the best detective story we have ever read, it is an exceedingly well-written novel." 
	"Dashiell Hammett…is a master of the detective novel, yes, but also one hell of a writer." 
	"As edge-of-one's-seat captivating today as it was eighty years ago, Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon is a classic that hard-boiled mystery buffs everywhere are sure to enjoy." 
	"The classic noir story is given new life with this full-cast adaptation." 
	"They're all here-Sam Spade, the streetwise detective; the gorgeous but dangerous dame; the squirrelly guy; and the fat man-all chasing an elusive statue of a mythical bird across the most American of literary landscapes, fog-bound San Francisco in the 1920s. Few novels have been more "noir"-or more influential. With fine talents like Michael Madsen, Sandra Oh, and Edward Herrmann, Blackstone Audio and the Hollywood Theater of the Ear have created a taut, well-paced audio production, drawn directly from the novel, first serialized in Black Mask magazine in 1929. All of Hammett's signature descriptions and stylish dialogue are at the forefront. Sexy, darkly comic, and broodingly moral, The Maltese Falcon is like a jolt of bourbon-it wakes you up and keeps you listening." 
	"Wow! Whether or not you've read Hammett's classic noir detective novel or seen the 1941 movie, you will be entranced by this magnificent adaptation, which is a solid reminder of the power of audio…In this mystery rich in characters, the actors show an impeccable understanding of their roles…Voices and sounds combine with a dramatically fashioned script to create a stellar listening experience with a you-are-there feel. Those who have never experienced the pleasures of radio theater are in for a tremendous treat, as are all who experience this amazing production."]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18563302</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18563302</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18563302981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798228650688/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBC]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19402617</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19402617</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19402617981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798318378225/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 of the World's Greatest Short Stories: Detective and Science Fiction]]></title><description><![CDATA[100 of the World's Greatest Short Stories: Detective and Science Fiction is a thrilling anthology that brings together a century of mystery, suspense, and imaginative speculation in one remarkable volume. Featuring a carefully curated selection of classic and influential tales, this collection showcases the very best of detective fiction and science fiction from some of the most celebrated authors of all time.

Enter the worlds of ingenious sleuths, baffling crimes, and razor-sharp investigations with masters of mystery such as Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham, Dorothy L. Sayers, Dashiell Hammett, and Raymond Chandler. Then journey beyond the boundaries of reality with visionary storytellers like Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, and other pioneers of speculative fiction, whose works explore space travel, alternate futures, advanced technology, and the depths of the human mind.

From clever puzzles and hard-boiled noir to thought-provoking adventures among the stars, each story offers a unique glimpse into the art of short fiction at its finest. Suspenseful, imaginative, and endlessly entertaining, these tales continue to captivate readers across generations.

Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, this comprehensive anthology is an essential library of mystery and science fiction classics-one hundred unforgettable stories that define two of literature's most beloved genres.
Contents:
Detective Fiction
Agatha Christie
• Poirot Investigates 
• Poirot's Early Cases 
Margery Allingham 
• Stories. Albert Campion 
Dorothy L. Sayers 
• Lord Peter Views the Body 
Dashiell Hammett 
• Best Stories of the Continental Op 
Raymond Chandler 
• Try the Girl and Other Stories
Science Fiction
Ray Bradbury 
• A Little Journey and Other Stories 
Robert A. Heinlein 
• Life-Line and Other Stories
Arthur C. Clarke 
• The Other Tiger and Other Stories
Isaac Asimov 
• Super-Neutron and Other Stories
Clifford D. Simak 
• Hellhounds of the Cosmos and Other Stories
Philip K. Dick 
• The Crystal Crypt and Other Stories]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19428801</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C19428801</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Christie, Agatha, Allingham, Margery, Sayers, Dorothy L., Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/19428801981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>Selections from Agatha Christie, Margery Allingham, Dorothy L. Sayers, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Cha</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786178790837/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Stories of the Continental Op]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dashiell Hammett's Best Stories of the Continental Op. Illustrated is a gripping collection of classic hard-boiled detective fiction, featuring the iconic Continental Op. These tales, including Who Killed Bob Teal?, Crooked Souls, Bodies Piled Up, It, and others, showcase Hammett's mastery of sharp dialogue, intricate plotting, and atmospheric storytelling. Set in a gritty world of crime and deception, the stories follow the unflinching, unnamed detective as he unravels mysteries and confronts dangerous adversaries. Enhanced by evocative illustrations, this collection captures the essence of Hammett's pioneering contribution to the noir genre and cements his legacy as a cornerstone of American crime literature.
Contens:
WHO KILLED BOB TEAL?
CROOKED SOULS
BODIES PILED UP
IT
CREEPING SIAMESE
SLIPPERY FINGERS
DEATH AND COMPANY]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17757094</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17757094</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17757094981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>Who Killed Bob Teal?, Crooked Souls, Bodies Piled Up, It and Others</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786178558499/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dive into the gritty, fast-paced world of classic noir with Red Harvest, Dashiell Hammetts groundbreaking tale of corruption, greed, and betrayal. This hardboiled detective novel is a thrilling ride that set the standard for crime fiction and introduced readers to Hammetts sharp prose and relentless storytelling.
	The story follows the nameless Continental Op, a seasoned private investigator sent to the industrial town of Personvillenicknamed Poisonvilleto clean up its rampant corruption. As he uncovers a web of criminal alliances, treachery, and violence, the Ops tactics grow increasingly ruthless. In a town where everyone has blood on their hands, justice becomes a matter of survival.
	With its razor-sharp dialogue, morally complex characters, and unflinching look at human greed, Red Harvest is a seminal work in the noir genre. The expert narration brings Hammetts vivid descriptions and tension-filled atmosphere to life, immersing listeners in the chaos and danger of the story.
	Perfect for fans of crime fiction, classic literature, or anyone who loves a gripping mystery, Red Harvest is a must-listen audiobook that captures the darker side of human nature.
	Start listening to Red Harvest today and experience the explosive power of Dashiell Hammetts noir masterpiece!]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17724461</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17724461</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17724461981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798347958955/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Halcón Maltés]]></title><description><![CDATA[El Halcón Maltés, que da nombre a la novela, es una escultura de oro con incrustaciones de piedras preciosas que los caballeros de la Orden de Malta regalaron al emperador Carlos V. La novela se desarrolla en la ciudad de San Francisco, donde un puñado de delincuentes y traficantes de arte, siguen la pista a dicha joya. Todo comienza cuando la bella señorita Brigid acude el detective Sam Spade.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18065323</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18065323</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18065323981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9788472545885/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Llave De Cristal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cuenta la historia de un jugador y mafioso, Ned Beaumont, cuya amistad con Paul Madvig, un jefe político corrupto, lo lleva a investigar el asesinato del hijo de un senador local mientras se gesta una posible guerra de bandas en pleno proceso electoral.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18081139</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18081139</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18081139981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9788472545892/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosecha Roja]]></title><description><![CDATA[El director de los dos periódicos de la ciudad minera de Personville, hijo del magnate fundador de la ciudad, solicita a un detective de San Francisco para que acuda en su ayuda, pero cuando éste llega a la ciudad el periodista es asesinado. Investigando el crimen averigua que cuatro matones, con la complicidad del magnate, dominan la ciudad. El millonario, por su vida y por su posición en la ciudad, contrata al detective que iba a ayudar a su hijo, para «limpiar» Personville. Cuando se descubre que su hijo fue asesinado por celos, y no por los matones pretende que el detective deje la investigación, pero el agente no dará marcha atrás y conseguirá enfrentar a los cuatro mafiosos para que se aniquilen entre sí.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18025427</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18025427</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18025427981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9788472545861/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Classic Collection of Noir Fiction. Forty Four Novels and Stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Classic Collection of Noir Fiction is a compelling anthology that brings together forty-four novels and stories that define the noir genre. With contributions from legendary authors such as Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and James M. Cain, this collection delves into the dark underbelly of society, exploring themes of crime, moral ambiguity, and the complexities of human nature.

Readers will encounter iconic characters like the hard-boiled detective Philip Marlowe and the gritty Continental Op, navigating through shadowy alleys and seedy establishments. The collection features unforgettable tales, including "The Baby in the Icebox," which exemplifies the tension and suspense that noir fiction is renowned for. Each story is steeped in atmosphere, characterized by sharp dialogue, intricate plots, and a pervasive sense of doom.
Contents:
Dashiell Hammett 
Novels
• Red Harvest
• The Dain Curse 
Stories 
• Arson Plus
• Slippery Fingers
• Crooked Souls
• It
• Bodies Piled Up
• The Tenth Clew
• The House in Turk Street
• The Girl with Silver Eyes
• The Golden Horseshoe
• Who Killed Bob Teal?
• The Whosis Kid
• The Scorched Face
• Corkscrew
• Dead Yellow Women
• The Gutting of Couffignal
• Creeping Siamese
• The Big Knock-Over
• $106,000 Blood Money
• The Main Death
• This King Business
• Fly Paper
• The Farewell Murder
• Death and Company
Raymond Chandler
• The Long Goodbye
• The Simple Art of Murder
• The Man Who Liked Dogs
• The Curtain
• Try The Girl
• Mandarin's Jade
• Bay City Blues
• No Crime In The Mountains
• Finger Man
• Goldfish
James M. Cain
• Pastorale
• The Taking of Montfaucon
• The Baby in the Icebox
• Dead Man
• The Birthday Party
• Brush Fire
• Coal Black
• The Girl in the Storm
• Money and the Woman]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18251886</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18251886</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell, Chandler, Raymond, Cain, James M.]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18251886981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>Continental Op By Dashiell Hammett, Philip Marlowe By Raymond Chandler, The Baby In The Icebox By Ja</subtitle><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786178563981/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Harvest is a hardboiled classic that set the standard for gritty, no-nonsense crime fiction. Written by Dashiell Hammett, this explosive novel follows an unnamed detectivereferred to only as "The Continental Op"as he arrives in a corrupt industrial town known as "Poisonville." Hired to clean up the city, he quickly finds himself in the middle of a brutal gang war. Betrayals, double-crosses, and brutal power plays spiral into chaos as the Op's relentless quest for justice leads to a blood-soaked reckoning.
	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.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17709398</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17709398</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17709398981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798347945276/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dashiell Hammett's "Red Harvest", first published in 1929, is narrated by one of the author's most famous characters, "The Continental Op", a character loosely based on the author's own experiences as an operative of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. The story concerns the investigation of several murders in Personville, known as "Poisonville" to those who live there, a corrupt mining town in Montana. "The Continental Op" is called to the town by newspaper publisher Donald Willsson, who is murdered before the narrator can meet with him. Donald's father, Elihu Willsson, a local industrialist, finds his control of the town threatened by rival gangs whom he has invited to the town to help end a labor dispute. Soon, the town is embroiled in a gang war, and "The Op" must evade a corrupt police force while he works to restore order once again to the small town. In "Red Harvest", we find a thrilling tale that would begin Hammett's legacy as one of the greatest authors of the "hard-boiled" mystery genre.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18350143</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18350143</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18350143981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781420982602/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon (Bauer World Press) is a seminal detective novel by Dashiell Hammett. Set in the gritty underbelly of 1920s San Francisco, the story follows private detective Sam Spade as he navigates a treacherous web of deceit and murder. The plot begins when Spade is hired by the enigmatic Miss Wonderly, who seeks help in finding her missing sister. However, as the investigation unfolds, Spade discovers that Miss Wonderly is actually Brigid O'Shaughnessy, a femme fatale with her own hidden agenda. 
	
	The narrative intensifies with the introduction of various characters, including the sinister Casper Gutman and the dubious Joel Cairo, all vying for possession of a priceless statuette known as the Maltese Falcon. This black bird, steeped in legend and treachery, becomes the focal point of a deadly game where loyalty is scarce and betrayal is rampant. As Spade unravels the mystery surrounding the falcon, he faces moral dilemmas and personal conflicts that challenge his integrity. Ultimately, The Maltese Falcon is not just a tale of crime; it explores themes of greed, corruption, and the elusive nature of truth, solidifying its status as a cornerstone of American literature and noir fiction.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17667338</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C17667338</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/17667338981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798348194390/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dain Curse]]></title><description><![CDATA[In The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett, hard-boiled detective "Continental Op" unravels a web of murder, betrayal, and a supposed family curse plaguing the enigmatic and captivating Gabrielle Dain. As he navigates a gritty underworld of cults, cons, and conspiracies, the Op's relentless pursuit of the truth keeps readers on edge with every bizarre twist. This gripping noir thriller delivers relentless suspense and sharp dialogue that will hook fans of classic detective fiction.
	Dashiell Hammett, a former operative for The Pinkerton Detective Agency, revolutionized crime fiction with his gritty, realistic novels like The Maltese Falcon and The Dain Curse, establishing the hard-boiled detective genre. His sharp, economical prose and complex characters, such as Sam Spade, influenced generations of writers and defined noir literature. Hammett's work, blending raw authenticity with psychological depth, remains a cornerstone of American literary history.
	Frank Marcopolos is an acclaimed audiobook narrator known for his captivating performances of classic and contemporary works, including Dashiell Hammett's Red Harvest and Anton Chekhov's stories, bringing vivid authenticity to each tale. His versatile voice and storytelling prowess have earned him praise for delivering immersive, high-quality narrations across platforms like Audible and Storytel, making him a standout in the audiobook industry. He currently lives in Florida with his dog, Sparky. He was a U.S. paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division during the war.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18735123</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18735123</guid><category><![CDATA[EAUDIOBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18735123981</comments><format>EAUDIOBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9798318224249/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Maldición de Los Dain]]></title><description><![CDATA[El detective conocido como el Agente de la Continental investiga un robo de diamantes ocurrido en la familia Leggett de San Francisco. Pronto aparece una supuesta maldición que afecta a la familia Dain, apellido de la esposa de Mr. Leggett, consistente en que las personas que entran en contacto con ellos aparecen víctimas de muerte violenta. En efecto, en poco tiempo aparecen muertos el padre, la madrastra, el médico y el marido de Gabrielle Dain.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18049445</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18049445</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18049445981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9788472545878/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Charles, Detective]]></title><description><![CDATA[Considerada de las cien mejores novelas de misterio de todos los tiempos.
En tiempos de la Ley Seca, Nick y Nora Charles se encuentran en Nueva York pasando sus vacaciones de Navidad, emborrachándose en su habitación de hotel y en cualquier local que se les ponga a tiro, cuando sus planes cambian repentinamente.
Nick es un detective privado retirado dedicado a llevar el patrimonio de su mujer. Pero debido a la muerte de la amante de un viejo cliente, Clyde Wynant, vuelve a verse envuelto en una investigación policial, ya que es requerido tanto por Wynant (sospechoso del asesinato y en paradero desconocido) como por el resto de su excéntrica familia, para que descubra al verdadero asesino, y el escondite en el que se encuentra Clyde. Aunque Nick rehúsa la oferta, se verá obligado a formar parte de la investigación, ya que se ve envuelto en los tejemanejes de la familia Wynant.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18119610</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18119610</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[spa]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18119610981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle>El Hombre Delgado</subtitle><language>spa</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9788472545908/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Harvest is a cornerstone of American crime fiction that ranks on the Crime Writers' Association list of The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time. This blistering, unflinching portrait of a town poisoned by greed, violence, and corruption is set in Personville, a bleak Montana mining town so rotten its own residents call it "Poisonville," where law has been replaced by the muzzle of a gun. When the nameless Continental Op, a hard-edged detective, arrives to meet a client, he finds only a corpse and a city teetering on the brink of chaos.
	Summoned to restore order, the Op plunges into a world where every alliance is temporary and every handshake conceals a dagger. Hammett's relentless pacing, razor-sharp dialogue, and unsparing realism create an atmosphere thick with tension and moral ambiguity. The Op's crusade to clean up Personville ignites a gang war that leaves the streets awash in blood-yet the deeper he digs, the more he is forced to question his own motives and the very possibility of redemption.
	Inspired by Hammett's own experiences as a Pinkerton detective, Red Harvest is more than a detective story-it is a searing critique of a society where power is bought with violence and innocence is a rare commodity. With its unforgettable antihero and stark vision of American life, this classic novel set the standard for hardboiled fiction.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18627902</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18627902</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18627902981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781965684559/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Harvest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Personville-locals call it "Poisonville"-a town so corrupt it's choking on its own blood. When the Continental Op, a hard-nosed private detective, arrives to clean things up, he plunges into a storm of gangsters, crooked politicians, and double-crossing dames. But the deeper he digs, the bloodier the harvest becomes.

With relentless pacing, razor-sharp dialogue, and a moral compass as gray as the skies over Poisonville, Red Harvest is a brutal masterpiece of American noir. This is Dashiell Hammett at his most raw and ruthless, a gritty tale of justice torn from the barrel of a gun.

If you like your heroes uncompromising and your crime fiction mean, lean, and soaked in danger-Red Harvest delivers a bulletproof classic.
.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18581893</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18581893</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18581893981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9781515465430/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Maltese Falcon. Illustrated]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon is a quintessential hard-boiled detective novel that set the standard for the genre and cemented Hammett's reputation as a master of suspense. The story follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes entangled in a web of greed, deception, and murder, all centered around a priceless artifact-the elusive Maltese Falcon.

The novel is a tense, fast-paced exploration of human ambition and moral ambiguity, where every character harbors secrets and ulterior motives. Spade, with his sharp wit, relentless determination, and unflinching sense of justice, navigates a dangerous world of crooks and con artists, revealing the darker side of human nature.

Hammett's writing style is lean, direct, and compelling, drawing readers into the shadowy alleys and smoky rooms of 1920s San Francisco. Dialogue crackles with realism, and the plot twists keep readers guessing until the very end.

Beyond its thrilling mystery, The Maltese Falcon is a commentary on trust, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of greed. It remains a landmark in crime literature, influencing generations of writers and spawning iconic adaptations in film and popular culture.]]></description><link>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18679736</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S981C18679736</guid><category><![CDATA[EBOOK]]></category><category><![CDATA[eng]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Hammett, Dashiell]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><comments>https://paloalto.bibliocommons.com/item/comment/18679736981</comments><format>EBOOK</format><subtitle/><language>eng</language><image_url>https://secure.syndetics.com/index.aspx?isbn=9786178625948/MC.GIF&amp;client=paloaltocity&amp;type=xw12&amp;oclc=</image_url></item></channel></rss>