The Maltese Falcon

Product Description A treasure worth killing for, a tough private eye with his own code of ethics, and a beautiful but treacherous woman whose loyalties shift at the drop of a dime add up to a haunting gem of detective fiction, now fully dramatized. About the Author Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was an American author of hard-boiled detective novels and short stories. He is widely regarded as one of the finest mystery writers of all time. In addition to The Maltese Falcon, his pioneering novels include Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, The Glass Key, and the #1 New York Times bestseller The Thin Man.Yuri Rasovsky (1944-2012) was the leading writer, producer, and director of audio drama in the United States. Also a distinguished actor, narrator, and critic, his numerous honors include two Peabody Awards, eight Audie Awards, and a Grammy.Laura Gardner is on the faculty of the Howard Fine Studio. She appeared on Broadway in Smile and Off-Broadway in The Cocktail Hour with Nancy Marchand and Bruce Davison, Other People's Money; and Welded, directed by José Quintero. Laura and her actor husband, Frank Collison, play recurring roles on the sitcom My Name Is Earl.Michael Madsen has run the gamut from the hippest of cult films to the biggest studio blockbusters in his career. He is probably best known for his hard-edged roles in genre films, including Reservoir Dogs, Donnie Brasco, and, most recently, Kill Bill Vol. 2. Madsen has also published three books of poetry and short stories.Sandra Oh is a two-time Genie Award-winner, Golden Globe Award-winner, and three-time Emmy Award-nominated Canadian actress. She is known to American audiences for her Emmy nominated role in ABC's Grey's Anatomy, her roles in the films Under the Tuscan Sun and Sideways, and her supporting role on HBO's Arli$$.