Thorndike Pr, 1995-06-01. Hardcover. Good. This is an ex-library book with the usual stamps and markings. The covers are smudged with light shelf wear. The spine suffers from slanting. The outer edges are stained. The pages of this book are clean and unmarked. FAST SHIPPING & FREE TRACKING!

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Ross Macdonald's real name was Kenneth Millar. Born near San Francisco and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Millar returned to the U.S. as a young man and published his first novel in 1944. Macdonald was a prolific writer and published numerous mystery novels. He was one of the few mystery writers whose books were taken seriously by literary critics during his time. His bestselling series of detective stories featuring private investigator Lew Archer began with The Moving Target in 1949. Lew Archer is characterized by a deep compassion for people in trouble and his reluctance to employ violent methods to resolve a conflict. Archer himself said "I have a secret passion for mercy. But justice is what keeps happening to people." Macdonald's stories are singular for their deep psychological insight and vivid metaphors and similes. He was elected president of the Mystery Writers of America and in 1974 was awarded their highest honor: the Grand Master Award. His approach to crime writing was heavily influenced by Raymond Chandler, with whom Macdonald shared the belief that a well-written mystery is as artistically valuable as any other type of literature.

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Seller: Book Lovers Warehouse (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 159951
Title: The Chill: A Lew Archer Novel
Author: MacDonald, Ross
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Quantity Available: 1
ISBN 10: 0786204613
ISBN 13: 9780786204618
Publisher: Thorndike Pr
Place of Publication: Us
Date Published: 1995-06-01
X weight: 22 oz

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