The Maltese Falcon
In 'The Maltese Falcon', private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a web of intrigue and deception when a mysterious woman hires him to find a priceless statuette. As he navigates the treacherous underworld of crime, Spade encounters a cast of shady characters, each with their own hidden motives. The quest for the elusive falcon spirals into betrayal and murder, challenging Spade's moral compass and survival instincts. With twists and turns at every corner, the story keeps readers guessing about the true nature of loyalty and greed. Will Spade unravel the mystery, or will he become another victim in the hunt for the Maltese Falcon?
By Dashiell Hammett
Published: 1989
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FEATURING THE CHARACTER THAT INSPIRED THE AMC SERIES MONSIEUR SPADE STARRING CLIVE OWEN ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S 100 BEST MYSTERY AND THRILLER BOOKS OF ALL TIME Detective Sam Spade is a private eye with his own solitary code of ethics. When his partner is killed during a stakeout, he is drawn into the hunt for a fantastic treasure with a dubious provenance—a golden bird encrusted with jewels. Also on the trail are a perfumed grifter named Joel Cairo, an oversized adventurer named Gutman, and Spade’s new client Brigid O’Shaughnessy, a beautiful and treacherous woman whose loyalties shift at the drop of a dime. These are the ingredients of Dashiell Hammett’s coolly glittering gem of detective fiction, a novel that has haunted generations of readers.
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Dashiell Hammett
Dashiell Hammett (1894-1961) was an American author and playwright, widely regarded as one of the founding figures of hardboiled detective fiction. His notable works include "The Maltese Falcon," "The Thin Man," and "Red Harvest," which exemplify his keen sense of realism and sharp dialogue. Hammett's writing style is characterized by its terse prose, complex characters, and a focus on moral ambiguity, often reflecting the dark realities of crime and corruption in American society. His contributions to the genre have had a lasting impact on both literature and film, influencing countless writers and filmmakers.
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- Authors
- Dashiell Hammett
- Published
- July 1989
- Publisher
- Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
- ISBN
- 0679722645
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 241
- Genres
- FictionMystery and Thriller
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