The Maltese Falcon introduces readers to the hardboiled private detective Sam Spade. When a beautiful woman hires him to track down her missing sister, Spade becomes entangled in a dangerous hunt for a priceless artifact. With twists, betrayals, and a cast of morally complex characters, the novel helped define the modern detective genre. Hammett’s crisp prose and noir atmosphere make this a landmark in American crime fiction, as compelling today as when it first appeared.
Price: $16.99Size: 7 x 10 inchesPages: 304
