# The Whistler — Continental Op Stories character guide

> The Whistler in Continental Op Stories by Dashiell Hammett.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Whistler, Whistler

**First appearance:** 0004-bodies-piled-up

## Who they are

A mysterious criminal known for whistling, a recurring figure.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/iii)

Neil Conyers, owner of Hotel Irvington, with a long criminal record; suspected of being connected to Dummy Uhl.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/iv)

Not present; no mention in this chapter.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/v)

Visits the Glenway Apartments and is trailed by Dick Foley.

### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/ix)

Masterminds the rum-running operation; Garthorne hits him after quitting.

### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/x)

Mentioned as the owner of ships that carry arms to China and involved in smuggling coolies and opium.

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/continental_op_stories_se/chapters/xi)

Found dead in a dark street, killed in a bootlegging war.

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