The Maltese Falcon
Overview & Summary
Hard-boiled San Francisco private detective Sam Spade is pulled into a deadly hunt for a priceless jewel-encrusted statuette after his partner is murdered by a client who turns out to have been lying from the start. As a rogue's gallery of con artists and killers -- including the enigmatic femme fatale Brigid O'Shaughnessy -- circle the falcon, Spade must decide where his loyalties, and his conscience, actually lie. Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel is a foundational text of American hard-boiled detective fiction.
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Who This Book Is For
Recommended for High school students (Grades 9–12) working on English Literature. Fits students building reading confidence, vocabulary, and strong comprehension.
Why CE Recommends This Book
A foundational Classic text. Reading canonical literature builds deep comprehension, exposes students to mature writing styles, and prepares them to write thoughtful essays and participate in classroom discussions.
