Patti M. (pateiwah) reviewed Spade & Archer: Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's Maltese Falcon on + 57 more book reviews
this is a great book for those that enjoy dashell hammett.
there are 3 stories [cases] with an underlaying case that follows to the end.
you find that samuel spade is an honest man,trusted by many of influence because he knows how to keep a secret,gets the job done. he's willing to shift the credit to
police for solving a case.
you meet effie perine on her first day on the job,sid wise when they realize they are
after the same thing.
a very enjoyable fast read. would enjoy more like it.
there are 3 stories [cases] with an underlaying case that follows to the end.
you find that samuel spade is an honest man,trusted by many of influence because he knows how to keep a secret,gets the job done. he's willing to shift the credit to
police for solving a case.
you meet effie perine on her first day on the job,sid wise when they realize they are
after the same thing.
a very enjoyable fast read. would enjoy more like it.
Wayne H. (silverado) reviewed Spade & Archer: Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's Maltese Falcon on + 28 more book reviews
If you like a mystery that describes every detail like a director giving instructions to actors on a stage, this is the book for you.
Dayna K. (beachreader60) reviewed Spade & Archer: Prequel to Dashiell Hammett's Maltese Falcon on + 16 more book reviews
If you like hard-boiled detectives, you will like this book. Book is the prequel to "The Maltese Falcon" which could've been written by Hammett, himself.
Jud H. (trekie70) -
Fine piece of detective noir writing. Gores does credit to both the character and genre.
