About the book
When his partner is gunned down on a routine stakeout, private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a ruthless contest for a small black statuette known only as the Maltese Falcon. The object is rumored to be priceless, and those who seek it--among them the alluring Brigid O'Shaughnessy, the fastidious Joel Cairo, and the corpulent \"Fat Man,\" Casper Gutman--will lie, steal, and kill to make it their own. In this landmark 1930 novel, Dashiell Hammett strips crime fiction to its hard, bright essentials, creating the coolly self-possessed Sam Spade, a detective whose code is as unforgiving as the city streets he walks. As corpses accumulate and stories shift, Spade must decide where justice ends and self-preservation begins, testing the limits of loyalty, desire, and the very idea of truth. This Warbler Classics edition includes a new introduction by Malcolm Jones.
Editions of The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)
- Paperback
- ISBN 9798902670001
- EBook
- ISBN 9798902670018
- Kindle
- ISBN B0GDQ7PDX1
Read an Excerpt
When his partner is gunned down on a routine stakeout, private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a ruthless contest for a small black statuette known only as the Maltese Falcon. The object is rumored to be priceless, and those who seek it--among them the alluring Brigid O'Shaughnessy, the fastidious Joel Cairo, and the corpulent \"Fat Man,\" Casper Gutman--will lie, steal, and kill to make it their own. In this landmark 1930 novel, Dashiell Hammett strips crime fiction to its hard, bright essentials, creating the coolly self-possessed Sam Spade, a detective whose code is as unforgiving as the city streets he walks. As corpses accumulate and stories shift, Spade must decide where justice ends and self-preservation begins, testing the limits of loyalty, desire, and the very idea of truth. This Warbler Classics edition includes a new introduction by Malcolm Jones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) about?
When his partner is gunned down on a routine stakeout, private detective Sam Spade is drawn into a ruthless contest for a small black statuette known only as the Maltese Falcon. The object is rumored to be priceless, and those who seek it--among them the alluring Brigid O'Shaughnessy, the fastidious Joel Cairo, and the corpulent \"Fat Man,\" Casper Gutman--will lie, steal, and kill to make it their own. In this landmark 1930 novel, Dashiell Hammett strips crime fiction to its hard, bright essentials, creating the coolly self-possessed Sam Spade, a detective whose code is as unforgiving as the city streets he walks. As corpses accumulate and stories shift, Spade must decide where justice ends and self-preservation begins, testing the limits of loyalty, desire, and the very idea of truth. This Warbler Classics edition includes a new introduction by Malcolm Jones.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9798902670001
How long is The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) and how many pages does it have?
The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) has 232 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Dashiell Hammett; Malcolm Jones (Introduction by)
Who is the Publisher of the book The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition)?
Warbler Classics
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Maltese Falcon (Warbler Classics Annotated Edition) is available as paperback(ISBN 9798902670001) and ebook(ISBN 9798902670018) and kindle(ISBN B0GDQ7PDX1)
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