The Maltese Falcon

Download or read book The Maltese Falcon written by Dashiell Hammett and published by McClelland & Stewart. This book was released on 2015-09-08 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most influential mystery novels ever written, and the only one to star the legendary and iconic Sam Spade. When Spade’s partner is killed on what appears to be a routine case, Spade is drawn into the search for a mysterious, valuable object known as the Maltese Falcon, and must contend with the eclectic criminals looking for it, any of which would happily kill Spade (or each other), or use him for their own ends. It has been adapted for film three times, most famously starring Humphrey Bogart. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.