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The Maltese Falcon: A Positronic Book
Paperback
Series: The Sam Spade Mysteries, Book 1
ISBN13: 9781515469681
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Jan 1 2026
Pages: 214
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.45 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A razor-sharp masterpiece of hardboiled noir, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett plunges readers into a shadow-ridden world of crime, betrayal, and moral ambiguity where no one tells the truth-not even the hero.
When private detective Sam Spade takes on a missing-person case in 1920s San Francisco, a routine investigation turns deadly. A trail of false identities, smooth-talking criminals, and ruthless treasure hunters leads to the legendary Maltese Falcon-an object worth killing for. With partners turning into enemies, and allies becoming liabilities, Spade must navigate a maze of double-crosses, femme fatales, and violent ambition to uncover the truth...or at least survive it.
Hammett's stark realism and clipped dialogue defined classic hardboiled crime fiction, introducing readers to a detective who isn't a charming gentleman sleuth but a cynical survivor guided only by his own rough code. As obsessions sharpen and bodies fall, the line between justice and vengeance disappears-leaving Spade to choose which version of himself walks away from the wreckage.
A cornerstone of noir detective literature and one of the most influential vintage crime novels ever written, The Maltese Falcon is perfect for readers drawn to:
- private investigator mysteries
- pulp-era noir realism
- Golden Age American crime
- dark psychological tension
Essential for libraries, film noir enthusiasts, and fans of Sam Spade detective fiction, this novel remains as dangerous and compelling as the day it was written.
Sharp, brutal, and unforgettable - The Maltese Falcon is the original chase for a prize that condemns everyone who touches it.
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