Dashiell Hammett

Dashiell Hammett was an influential American writer known for pioneering the hard-boiled detective genre. His stories, set in gritty urban environments, feature tough, morally complex characters like private investigators and police officers, emphasizing realism and psychological depth. Hammett's works, including "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man," helped shape modern crime fiction and inspired countless writers and filmmakers. His style blends sharp dialogue with a focus on crime, corruption, and the darker aspects of human nature, making him a key figure in American literature and detective storytelling.