Dashiell Hammett

Dashiell Hammett (1894–1961) was a groundbreaking American author best known for revolutionizing detective fiction with his hard-boiled style. Born on May 27, 1894, in Maryland, Hammett left school early and worked various jobs before becoming a Pinkerton detective, an experience that deeply influenced his writing. His firsthand knowledge of crime and investigation gave his stories gritty realism and moral complexity...