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A Ross MacDonald Companion

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384 pages
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14 hours

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Known for his creation of private detective Lew Archer, Ross Macdonald stands out as a significant figure in 20th-century American mystery literature. His works, including The Drowning Pool and The Underground Man, delve into themes of dysfunctional families and often take place in academic environments. This reference serves as a comprehensive guide to his life and literary contributions, highlighting his complex storytelling style and his influence from contemporaries like Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler.

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A Ross MacDonald Companion, Robert L. Gale

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2000
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