When his partner is killed while on a case, Sam Spade is plunged into the hunt for a priceless, gem-encrusted statuette known as the Maltese Falcon, a legendary artifact coveted by a cast of deceitful characters, including the enigmatic Brigid O'Shaughnessy and the opportunistic Joel Cairo.
Author(s): Dashiell Hammett
208 Pages
Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective

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When his partner is killed while on a case, Sam Spade is plunged into the hunt for a priceless, gem-encrusted statuette known as the Maltese Falcon, a legendary artifact coveted by a cast of deceitful characters, including the enigmatic Brigid O'Shaughnessy and the opportunistic Joel Cairo. The Maltese Falcon is a masterclass in ambiguity and moral complexity, establishing Sam Spade as the quintessential detective antihero who operates in a world where truth is an elusive commodity and loyalty is a fleeting concept.

Book Synopsis

Dashiell Hammett's 1930 detective novel is a cornerstone of American crime fiction, introducing the cynical, hard-boiled private detective Sam Spade. As the hunt continues, the body count rises, and tenuous alliances shift and crumble, Spade must navigate the treacherous criminal underworld while balancing his personal feelings with the necessity of seeking justice for his partner.

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Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.0 Inches (W) x .63 Inches (D)

Weight: .74 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 208

Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres

Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective

Publisher: Mint Editions

Theme: Hard-Boiled

Format: Hardcover

Author: Dashiell Hammett

Language: English

Street Date: January 1, 2026

TCIN: 1006650655

UPC: 9798888977026

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-8170

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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