Hammett, Dashiell ( Lh ) Rar -

Regarding the file tags in your query, "LH" typically stands for Library Holdings or Literary History, while "rar" indicates a compressed digital file format for storing collections of his works.

Dashiell Hammett (1894–1961) revolutionized detective fiction by creating the "hard-boiled" genre, bringing gritty realism and a "tough guy" persona to the detective story. His iconic works include The Maltese Falcon (1930) and The Thin Man (1934), which influenced the development of film noir and modern crime literature.