The Blue Hammer: A Lew Archer Novel
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: Crime Club, Collins, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some foxing and wear of dust jacket; spine stained; first inside page has mildew spots
This hardboiled detective novel plunges into the labyrinthine world of private investigator Lew Archer as he confronts a perplexing disappearance. Archer's investigation into a missing painting and its enigmatic artist uncovers a tangled web of deceit, obsession, and long-buried family secrets. Macdonald masterfully constructs a narrative that is both suspenseful and psychologically acute, revealing the dark undercurrents beneath a seemingly placid surface. The author skillfully illustrates the corrosive effects of past transgressions on the present, crafting a compelling portrait of human frailty and resilience. The Blue Hammer stands as a testament to Macdonald's prowess, presenting a classic noir mystery that resonates with profound emotional depth.
Author: Ross Macdonald
Binding: Hardback
Published: Crime Club, Collins, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good, price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some foxing and wear of dust jacket; spine stained; first inside page has mildew spots
This hardboiled detective novel plunges into the labyrinthine world of private investigator Lew Archer as he confronts a perplexing disappearance. Archer's investigation into a missing painting and its enigmatic artist uncovers a tangled web of deceit, obsession, and long-buried family secrets. Macdonald masterfully constructs a narrative that is both suspenseful and psychologically acute, revealing the dark undercurrents beneath a seemingly placid surface. The author skillfully illustrates the corrosive effects of past transgressions on the present, crafting a compelling portrait of human frailty and resilience. The Blue Hammer stands as a testament to Macdonald's prowess, presenting a classic noir mystery that resonates with profound emotional depth.