The Maltese Falcon
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The Maltese Falcon
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Narrated by:
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Peter Frykholm
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By:
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Dashiell Hammett
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett is a defining work of hardboiled detective fiction, centered on private investigator Sam Spade. When a mysterious woman hires Spade and his partner to follow a man, the case quickly spirals into murder, deception, and a ruthless hunt for a priceless jeweled falcon. As Spade navigates a web of lies involving a cast of cunning criminals, he relies on his sharp instincts and moral code to stay one step ahead. Set in a shadowy, morally ambiguous world, the novel is known for its crisp dialogue, atmospheric tension, and complex characters. Hammett's stripped-down prose and unsentimental tone helped shape modern crime fiction, making The Maltese Falcon a cornerstone of the genre and a lasting portrait of ambition, greed, and betrayal.
Public Domain (P)2026 Cherry Hill Publishing, LLC