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The Library of America presents a curated set of four cornerstone detective novels from the 1950s by Ross Macdonald, the pen name of Kenneth Millar. Each book centers on the astute private investigator Lew Archer, navigating mysteries that unfold against the shimmering backdrop of Southern California. Macdonald’s work is notable for elevating the hard‑boiled detective genre with a refined prose style and a focus on the complex inner lives of his characters.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Ross Macdonald
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