Who is the detective in the mystery novels by Dashiell Hammett, known for his role in "The Maltese Falcon" and his stoic, tough demeanor?
A. Sam Spade
B. Philip Marlowe
C. Mike Hammer
D. Lew Archer
Sam Spade is the detective in the mystery novels by Dashiell Hammett, known for his role in "The Maltese Falcon" and his stoic, tough demeanor, embodying the characteristics of hardboiled detective fiction.