The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
This classic detective novel follows a private investigator who is hired by a mysterious woman to track down her missing sister. The case quickly becomes complicated when the investigator is caught up in a dangerous hunt for a priceless artifact, the Maltese Falcon. As he navigates a world of treachery, deceit, and murder, he must use his wit and courage to outsmart his enemies and solve the mystery.
The 145th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1745
Since this book was first published in 1930, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1745.0.
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