The Maltese Falcon

Sam Spade, a jewel-encrusted falcon, and a cast of liars and killers. The novel that defined hardboiled detective fiction, in Hammett's lean, unforgettable prose. This is a public-domain work (first published 1930, now free for all). Audiobook narrated by the AI voice ‘Lewis’. Complete ebook included as a free download.

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