{"product_id":"the-maltese-falcon-paperback-9","title":"The Maltese Falcon - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDashiell Hammett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe novel that transformed crime fiction forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a mysterious woman walks into the San Francisco office of private detective Sam Spade, she sets in motion a chain of deception, betrayal, and murder that will pull Spade into one of the most dangerous games of his career. At the center of it all is a priceless treasure-the legendary Maltese Falcon-an object powerful enough to inspire greed, manipulation, and deadly ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1930, The Maltese Falcon established the blueprint for the modern detective story. With razor-sharp dialogue, morally complex characters, and relentless pacing, Dashiell Hammett created a world where justice is rarely simple and the truth comes at a price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Spade remains one of the most enduring figures in detective fiction-an investigator guided not by rules, but by a personal code.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis special \u003cstrong\u003eStillwater Story House Classic Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e presents Hammett's masterpiece in a carefully designed format that honors the power of the original text while providing thoughtful context for modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis edition includes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A new afterword exploring the novel's lasting influence on modern crime fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Character dossiers examining key figures such as Sam Spade, Brigid O'Shaughnessy, and Kasper Gutman\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A biographical profile of Dashiell Hammett and the origins of the hard-boiled detective\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Reading group discussion questions for book clubs and classrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- A design philosophy note about the principles behind this curated edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly a century after its publication, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Maltese Falcon remains the foundation of modern noir and detective fiction.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA timeless mystery. A defining detective. The book that taught crime fiction how to grow up.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 226\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maltese Falcon\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53752381669683,"sku":"9798994256978","price":24.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/lG8oDuto1K9798994256978_d5a2da6d-f479-4fb9-baa2-7969f6b86ade.webp?v=1785286495","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-maltese-falcon-paperback-9","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}