The Underground Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ross Macdonald
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Collins and Sons, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This hardboiled detective novel chronicles the relentless investigation of private eye Lew Archer. Archer's pursuit begins with a missing child, quickly unraveling a tangled web of family dysfunction, old money, and long-buried secrets in Southern California. Macdonald masterfully uncovers the corrosive effects of generational guilt and hidden identities, presenting a stark portrait of human frailty. The narrative illustrates how past betrayals echo through the present, forcing Archer to confront the moral ambiguities inherent in his quest for truth. With its taut prose and intricate plotting, The Underground Man stands as a quintessential example of the author's profound contribution to the mystery genre.
Author: Ross Macdonald
Binding: Hardback
Published: William Collins and Sons, 1971
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This hardboiled detective novel chronicles the relentless investigation of private eye Lew Archer. Archer's pursuit begins with a missing child, quickly unraveling a tangled web of family dysfunction, old money, and long-buried secrets in Southern California. Macdonald masterfully uncovers the corrosive effects of generational guilt and hidden identities, presenting a stark portrait of human frailty. The narrative illustrates how past betrayals echo through the present, forcing Archer to confront the moral ambiguities inherent in his quest for truth. With its taut prose and intricate plotting, The Underground Man stands as a quintessential example of the author's profound contribution to the mystery genre.