The Maltese FalconBy: Dashiell Hammett The Maltese Falcon is the archetypal hardboiled detective story, rich in intriguing characters, dark exciting action and featuring the greatest of all cool, tough private eyes, Sam Spade. Written in 1930, the novel has a timeless quality that makes it fresh and exciting for each new generation of readers. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Library; a series of stunning, cloth bound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and