Sam Spade

Sam Spade is a fictional private detective created by writer Dashiell Hammett, best known for his role in the novel "The Maltese Falcon." He's characterized as a sharp, resourceful, and morally complex investigator who navigates the dark, corrupt world of crime and deception. Spade is skilled at uncovering truths and outsmarting suspects, often operating in gray areas of morality. His persona embodies the archetype of the hard-boiled detective—tough, cynical, and pragmatic—representing the gritty, noir style of early 20th-century crime fiction.