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Start with The Maltese Falcon and continue through all 1 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with The Maltese Falcon
Book 1 by Dashiell Hammett • Published 1930
Hardboiled private eye Sam Spade is hired by a mysterious woman and quickly finds himself entangled in murder, double crosses, and a ruthless hunt for a priceless black statuette in the foggy streets of San Francisco.
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Book 1:The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett • 1930 • 1 recommendation
Hardboiled private eye Sam Spade is hired by a mysterious woman and quickly finds himself entangled in murder, double crosses, and a ruthless hunt for a priceless black statuette in the foggy streets of San Francisco.
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What is the best order to read the Detective Sam Spade series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with The Maltese Falcon.
How many books are in the Detective Sam Spade series?
There are 1 books currently listed in the Detective Sam Spade series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Detective Sam Spade series?
New readers should start with The Maltese Falcon, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Detective Sam Spade series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 1930.