Who is the detective created by Dashiell Hammett, known for his tough and cynical persona, and appeared in "The Maltese Falcon"?
A. Sam Spade
B. Philip Marlowe
C. Mike Hammer
D. Lew Archer
Sam Spade is the detective created by Dashiell Hammett, known for his tough and cynical persona, and he appeared in the classic mystery novel "The Maltese Falcon."