The Goodbye Look

The investigation centers around a burglary at the opulent home of the Chalmers family, where private detective Lew Archer navigates a web of secrets involving their elusive son, Nick. As Archer uncovers connections to a troubled woman, wartime letters, and a mysterious drifter, the plot thickens with a shocking discovery of a body and Nick's possession of a firearm. Ross Macdonald explores themes of wealth and the haunting effects of the past, illustrating how unresolved issues can lead to dangerous consequences.