The Dain Curse
Dashiell Hammett
In The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett, hard-boiled detective "Continental Op" unravels a web of murder, betrayal, and a supposed family curse plaguing the enigmatic and captivating Gabrielle Dain. As he navigates a gritty underworld of cults, cons, and conspiracies, the Op’s relentless pursuit of the truth keeps readers on edge with every bizarre twist. This gripping noir thriller delivers relentless suspense and sharp dialogue that will hook fans of classic detective fiction.
Dashiell Hammett, a former operative for The Pinkerton Detective Agency, revolutionized crime fiction with his gritty, realistic novels like The Maltese Falcon and The Dain Curse, establishing the hard-boiled detective genre. His sharp, economical prose and complex characters, such as Sam Spade, influenced generations of writers and defined noir literature. Hammett’s work, blending raw authenticity with psychological depth, remains a cornerstone of American literary history.
Frank Marcopolos is an acclaimed audiobook narrator known for his captivating performances of classic and contemporary works, including Dashiell Hammett’s Red Harvest and Anton Chekhov’s stories, bringing vivid authenticity to each tale. His versatile voice and storytelling prowess have earned him praise for delivering immersive, high-quality narrations across platforms like Audible and Storytel, making him a standout in the audiobook industry. He currently lives in Florida with his dog, Sparky. He was a U.S. paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division during the war.
Duration - 7h 56m.
Author - Dashiell Hammett.
Narrator - Frank Marcopolos.
Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1929 Dashiell Hammett ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
In The Dain Curse by Dashiell Hammett, hard-boiled detective "Continental Op" unravels a web of murder, betrayal, and a supposed family curse plaguing the enigmatic and captivating Gabrielle Dain. As he navigates a gritty underworld of cults, cons, and conspiracies, the Op’s relentless pursuit of the truth keeps readers on edge with every bizarre twist. This gripping noir thriller delivers relentless suspense and sharp dialogue that will hook fans of classic detective fiction. Dashiell Hammett, a former operative for The Pinkerton Detective Agency, revolutionized crime fiction with his gritty, realistic novels like The Maltese Falcon and The Dain Curse, establishing the hard-boiled detective genre. His sharp, economical prose and complex characters, such as Sam Spade, influenced generations of writers and defined noir literature. Hammett’s work, blending raw authenticity with psychological depth, remains a cornerstone of American literary history. Frank Marcopolos is an acclaimed audiobook narrator known for his captivating performances of classic and contemporary works, including Dashiell Hammett’s Red Harvest and Anton Chekhov’s stories, bringing vivid authenticity to each tale. His versatile voice and storytelling prowess have earned him praise for delivering immersive, high-quality narrations across platforms like Audible and Storytel, making him a standout in the audiobook industry. He currently lives in Florida with his dog, Sparky. He was a U.S. paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division during the war. Duration - 7h 56m. Author - Dashiell Hammett. Narrator - Frank Marcopolos. Published Date - Wednesday, 29 January 2025. Copyright - © 1929 Dashiell Hammett ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:33
Front Matter
Duration:00:01:21
Chapter 1 - Eight Diamonds
Duration:00:16:16
Chapter 2 - Long-Nose
Duration:00:14:52
Chapter 3 - Something Black
Duration:00:26:33
Chapter 4 - The Vague Harpers
Duration:00:11:02
Chapter 5 - Gabrielle
Duration:00:28:26
Chapter 6 - The Man from Devil's Island
Duration:00:13:27
Chapter 7 - The Curse
Duration:00:23:58
Chapter 8 - But and If
Duration:00:09:07
Chapter 9 - Tad's Blind Man
Duration:00:20:13
Chapter 10 - Dead Flowers
Duration:00:24:32
Chapter 11 - God
Duration:00:25:57
Chapter 12 - The Unholy Grail
Duration:00:24:57
Chapter 13 - The Cliff Road
Duration:00:20:58
Chapter 14 - The Crumpled Chrysler
Duration:00:19:20
Chapter 15 - I've Killed Him
Duration:00:20:24
Chapter 16 - The Night Hunt
Duration:00:21:18
Chapter 17 - Below Dull Point
Duration:00:17:30
Chapter 18 - The Pineapple
Duration:00:15:49
Chapter 19 - The Degenerate
Duration:00:24:09
Chapter 20 - The House in the Cove
Duration:00:24:09
Chapter 21 - Aaronia Haldorn
Duration:00:23:09
Chapter 22 - Confessional
Duration:00:25:47
Chapter 23 - The Circus
Duration:00:21:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:38