Paul Davis discusses Dashiell Hammett's advice for detective story writers in his "Suggestions.

Journalist and crime writer Paul Davis explores the work of Dashiell Hammett, author of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man," in his Washington Times column. Hammett's background as a Pinkerton detective influenced his writing and characters. Davis highlights Hammett's advice for detective story writers and his new collection, "The Big Book of the Continental Op," which gathers Hammett's work on the Op.

May 20, 2024
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