Audiobooks by Dashiell Hammett

"A priceless black bird disappears, and suddenly San Francisco feels like a trap with velvet walls. Private detective Sam Spade is hired for what looks like a simple missing-person case—until the story fractures into lies, dead bodies, and a trail of people who want the same thing for very different reasons. Everyone is performing: grieving, flirting, begging, threatening. And Spade, sharp-eyed and harder to read than the criminals he chases, has to decide what matters more—money, desire, or the thin line he calls his own code. The Maltese Falcon is a classic of hardboiled crime fiction: fast, tense, and morally slippery. It's a world of smoke-filled rooms, sudden betrayals, and conversations where every word is a weapon. The mystery pulls you forward, but the real danger is watching how quickly 'truth' becomes just another tool in the negotiation."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), David Sterling (Narrator)

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Two Continental Op Mysteries - Red Harvest and The Dain Curse - Unabridged

"Collected here are the first two novels from acclaimed mystery and hard-boiled crime writer Dashiell Hammett - 'Red Harvest' and 'The Dain Curse' - each of which features his famous, nameless detective, the Continental Op. In 'Red Harvest' we follow the Op as he arrives in the corrupt mining town of Personville (nicknamed 'Poisonville'). Hired to investigate threats against a newspaper publisher, the Op finds himself in the middle of a war between rival gangs and corrupt officials. He orchestrates a brutal campaign to pit the criminal factions against each other, cleansing the town through violence and manipulation. The Dain Curse involves the Op investigating a diamond theft that spirals into a complex case involving the Dain family's supposed curse. The mystery encompasses murder, drug addiction, religious cults, and psychological manipulation. Both novels showcase Hammett's hard-boiled detective style and the Op's pragmatic, morally ambiguous approach to justice. They are presented here in their original and unabridged formats and have been narrated by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Ben Werling, Kevin Theis, Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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The Dain Curse - A Continental Op Mystery - Unabridged

"'The Dain Curse' is the second novel by Dashiell Hammett, the author universally regarded as the father of 'hard boiled' detective fiction. The book was first serialized in the pulp fiction magazine Black Mask in 1928 and released as a novel in 1929. The story is told in the first person, narrated by Hammett's enigmatic detective known only as the Continental Op. Sent to investigate a diamond heist from Edgar Leggett, patriarch of the wealthy Leggett family of San Francisco, the Op learns that a supposed 'curse' lingers over Leggett's in-laws, the Dain family. The 'Dain Curse' is said to be responsible for the violent deaths of a number of people associated with the Dains and as the Op delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers an intricate web of deceit, robberies, addiction...and murder. 'The Dain Curse' is among the finest works of Dashiell Hammett and its publication, in tandem with his first novel, a Continental Op mystery 'Red Harvest,' marked the arrival of one of the 20th century's most celebrated writers of detective fiction. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format and has been narrated by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Ben Werling, Kevin Theis, Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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Dashiell Hammett's Red Harvest - A Continental Op Mystery - Unabridged

"Red Harvest is the first full novel by Dashiell Hammett, the author universally regarded as the father of 'hard boiled' detective fiction. An enormous hit upon its publication, it has since become a classic of the detective genre. Time Magazine included Red Harvest in its 100 Best English-Language Novels from 1923 to 2005. Narrated by Hammett's enigmatic detective known only as the 'Continental Op,' Red Harvest finds the Op being summoned to the mining town of Personville (called 'Poisonville' by the locals) by a newspaper publisher looking to rid the town of a pair of violent gangs originally hired to enforce a labor settlement. When the publisher is murdered before the Op can even arrive on the scene, he finds himself wrapped up in a murder investigation, a love affair, a gang war...and then becomes a murder suspect himself. Filled with twists and turns, violence, betrayal, greed and corruption, Red Harvest was originally serialized in Black Mask magazine before being published as Hammett's first novel in 1929. It has since been hailed as one of the finest pieces of detective fiction ever written and the style, plot and characters have inspired dozens of films and television shows in the ensuing decades. Red Harvest is presented here in its original and unabridged format and is narrated by renowned audiobook performers Ben Werling, Kevin Theis and Sara Nichols."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Ben Werling, Kevin Theis, Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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The Complete Dashiell Hammett Short Story Collection - Vol. I - Unabridged

"Dashiell Hammett is universally regarded as one of the finest American writers of 'hard boiled' detective fiction and his short stories and novels have been hailed as some of the best mystery stories ever written. Hammett would doubtless have gone down in literary history simply for his creation of the detective Sam Spade ('The Maltese Falcon') as well as Nick and Nora Charles ('The Thin Man' series), but he is also the creator of another of the most popular detectives in fiction: the nameless private investigator known as the Continental Op, who appears in dozens of his stories. Collected here is the complete collection of Dashiell Hammett's short fiction (though, in fairness, it seems that a old, forgotten story is unearthed every few years and added to the canon). Volume I contains Hammett's earliest stories, written from 1922 through 1924 (mostly for Black Mask magazine), including the first few Continental Op stories. Thrilling, brutal, spine-tingling and just plain brilliant, no mystery collection would be complete without the complete works of the master of the genre: Dashiell Hammett."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), David Blixt, Kevin Theis, Sara Nichols (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Dive into the gritty world of detective Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, the classic tale of mystery, deception, and intrigue. When a priceless statuette known as the Maltese Falcon changes hands, Spade finds himself entangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and danger. With sharp dialogue, complex characters, and a suspenseful plot, Hammett's masterpiece helped define the hard-boiled detective genre. Perfect for fans of crime fiction and noir, this audiobook brings the tension and atmosphere of 1920s San Francisco straight to your ears."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), AI Voice Clara Drake (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

"Blackstone Publishing presents a faithful, full-cast dramatization of The Maltese Falcon, Dashiell Hammett’s intense and immersive hard-boiled detective classic that redefined the genre. “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 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. With vividly drawn characters and memorable dialogue, this full-cast dramatization by the award-winning Hollywood Theater of the Ear brings to life all the excitement and suspense of Hammett’s original in the playhouse of the mind."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Armin Shimerman, Burt Ross, Edward Herrmann, Keith Szarabajka, Laura Gardner, Michael Madsen, Michael Saad, Sandra Oh, Tom Towles, a full cast (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

"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."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Echo Schmitt, Evan Schmitt (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Edoardo Ballerini (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

"This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Maltese Falcon is a 1930 detective novel by Dashiell Hammett, considered a masterpiece of hard-boiled crime fiction. Set in San Francisco, it follows private detective Sam Spade as he becomes embroiled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless statuette known as the Maltese Falcon. When Spade's partner is murdered while tailing a man for their beautiful client, Spade finds himself caught between ruthless criminals, femmes fatales, and his own code of honor. This iconic novel established many conventions of the detective genre and showcases Hammett's distinctive prose style: tough, spare, and morally complex."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), AI Voice Kokoro (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

"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."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Frank Marcopolos (Narrator)

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The Maltese Falcon

"Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon, first published in 1930, is one of the greatest crime novels of all times, inspiring numerous spinoffs in film, television, and theater. The hero, Sam Spade, is a hard-bitten and ethically ambiguous detective who is approached by the beautiful and mysterious Miss Wonderly to track down her missing sister. Spade’s partner, Miles Archer, steps in, only to be shot that very night. Spade’s honor as a detective requires him to track down Archer’s killer. Spade’s journey takes him through San Francisco of the 1920s—dark, foggy, and sinister, in one of the city’s many moods. Spade knows that Miss Wonderly is not who she claims to be. Unraveling this mystery, he encounters Joel Cairo, an effeminate Greek antiquities dealer; Casper Gutman, a fat man in search of a priceless figurine of a black falcon; and Wilmer, a brutal young gunslinger. The Maltese Falcon has captured the public imagination through the famous 1941 film starring Humphrey Bogart. But the novel itself is a masterpiece of mystery fiction—and of the lean, hard-boiled prose style that came to characterize the American detective novel. It remains as compelling as it was the day it was published. Born in 1894 to a working-class family in Maryland, Dashiell Hammett drifted through odd jobs before taking a job at the Pinkerton Detective Agency, where he learned the ins and outs of detective work that would furnish the material for his crime novels. Between 1929 and 1934, he published five of these—the most famous being The Maltese Falcon and The Thin Man (itself the inspiration of several Hollywood films). In later years, Hammett’s abilities waned, affected by alcohol, smoking, and tuberculosis. In the 1950s, his leftist politics would put him at odds with the House Un-American Activities Committee. He died in 1961. But Hammett’s stark, unsentimental complexity continues to influence crime fiction to this very day. He was the first and most influential creator of the tough but charismatic detective that continues to fascinate the world’s readers nearly a century later."

Dashiell Hammett (Author), Sean Pratt (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Dashiell Hammett

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