{"product_id":"2026100003641-secondhand-the-underground-man","title":"The Underground Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48548988453083,"sku":"2026100003641-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/12078bcc-7185-4af8-87e2-5148f1873ef2.png?v=1775142956","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100003641-secondhand-the-underground-man","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}