{"title":"Ross Macdonald","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Ross Macdonald collection, a must-visit for aficionados of crime and thriller genres. Known for his compelling storytelling and intricately crafted plots, Macdonald has earned a prestigious spot in the realm of general fiction, drawing readers into riveting tales that stand the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the cornerstones of Mid-20th Century American detective fiction, Ross Macdonald is particularly celebrated for his series featuring the charismatic private investigator, Lew Archer. His novels, including classic titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Drowning Pool\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Underground Man\u003c\/em\u003e, are rich with psychological depth and keen observations of societal nuances. Each story expertly combines gripping mystery with thought-provoking themes, inviting readers to delve into the darker corners of the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Macdonald's works, you'll find not just edge-of-your-seat suspense, but also compelling explorations of complex characters and moral dilemmas. Discover the enthralling world of Ross Macdonald and experience crime fiction at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-drowning-pool-by-ross-macdonald-9780241639191","title":"The Drowning Pool","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping tale of adultery and murder served hard-boiled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut why is their handsome ex-chauffeur still hanging around? And what does the sinister Pacific Refinery Company have to do with all the bloodshed?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Drowning Pool\u003c\/em\u003e by Ross Macdonald is a compelling detective story that delves into the dark complexities of family secrets and societal corruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532990763244,"sku":"9780241639191","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/105453482274.jpg?v=1749358520"},{"product_id":"the-underground-man-by-ross-macdonald-9780241684795","title":"The Underground Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardboiled story of abduction and murder in the Los Angeles hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrivate Detective Lew Archer doesn't believe in coincidences...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA forest fire has mysteriously broken out in the hills above southern California. Meanwhile, Lew Archer has been asked by a desperate mother to find her six-year-old son. Instead, he discovers the boy's wealthy father, murdered, and buried in a hole in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe mystery will lead Archer to unearth a tragic, years-old history of abandonment, obsession and illusion, where the past won't let go of the present—and everything is connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Underground Man\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a gripping journey through layers of deception and hidden truths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534041927916,"sku":"9780241684795","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/561493482274.jpg?v=1749405384"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ross-macdonald.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}