{"product_id":"2026100003791-secondhand-the-blue-hammer","title":"The Blue Hammer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48548999692507,"sku":"2026100003791-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e239650a-7b38-4cd6-bba0-ea01576b98da.png?v=1775143300","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100003791-secondhand-the-blue-hammer","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}