The Drowning Pool

Name: The Drowning Pool
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241639191
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By Ross Macdonald

Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage

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Summary

The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald follows private detective Lew Archer as he is hired to investigate a mysterious letter that threatens a woman's reputation. As Archer delves deeper into the case, he uncovers hidden secrets and dangerous tensions in a wealthy Californian family. The investigation spirals into a web of deceit and ambition, keeping readers on edge in this gripping crime thriller.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you relish intricate detective stories with a classic noir feel, involving dark family secrets and unexpected twists. Set against a moody Californian backdrop, it's perfect for those who appreciate clever, suspenseful plotting and a brooding atmosphere in their crime thrillers.

The Drowning Pool

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A gripping tale of adultery and murder served hard-boiled.

When Maude Slocum—beautiful, frightened and angry—comes to Lew Archer's office with a poison pen letter intended for her husband, he reluctantly agrees to help her. As he follows the Slocums around, Archer finds that Mrs. Slocum might have the least of the family's troubles—her teenage daughter is desolate, her husband is in the closet and her mother-in-law has just come to an unpleasant end in the swimming pool.

But why is their handsome ex-chauffeur still hanging around? And what does the sinister Pacific Refinery Company have to do with all the bloodshed?

The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald is a compelling detective story that delves into the dark complexities of family secrets and societal corruption.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Drowning Pool by Ross Macdonald is generally praised for its intricate plotting and depth of character development, exhibiting the author's sophisticated approach to the crime genre. Reviewers often highlight the sharp social commentary interwoven with the mystery and the atmospheric Californian setting. Macdonald's protagonist, Lew Archer, is noted for his insightful and complex portrayal, adding a psychological dimension to the quintessential noir detective narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241639191

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 240

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Ross Macdonald Series: Penguin Modern Classics – Crime & Espionage

About the Author

Ross MacDonald's books include The Underground Man, The Goodbye Look, The Chill and The Galton Case, and other works of hard-boiled Californian crime. MacDonald served as president of the Mystery Writers of America in 1965, received the Silver Dagger in 1964 and the Gold Dagger in 1965 from The British Crime Writers Association, and in 1981, received The Eye, the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Private Eye Writers of America.

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