01 - Gutting of Couffignal by Dashiell Hammett

An exclusive Bay Area island, renowned for its wealth and tranquility, becomes the unexpected battleground in this thrilling episode of Dashiell Hammetts detective saga. The Continental Op, our hardboiled hero, is initially tasked with guarding a stash of opulent wedding presents. Just as he anticipates a mundane assignment, the island descends into chaos - the lights flicker out, and the peace is fractured by gunfire and explosions. A military-style raid on the affluent residents is in full force and its up to the unflappable Continental Op to thwart it. Narrated by Winston Tharp, get ready to dive into a world of suspense and action.