The Maltese Falcon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798888977033)

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.

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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Author: Dashiell Hammett
ISBN-13: 9798888977033
Publisher: Mint Editions
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2026
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.48d