Ross Macdonald
Ross Macdonald was an influential American crime fiction writer, born on December 13, 1915, in Los Gatos, California. Born Kenneth Millar, he adopted the pen name "Ross Macdonald" to distinguish himself from his Canadian namesake, John Ross Macdonald. He attended the University of Michigan and later pursued a Ph.D. in English, but his passion for writing led him to create one of the most iconic fictional private investigators, Lew Archer.
Macdonald's novels, often set in Southern California, delved into complex psychological mysteries that explored the dark corners of human nature. His writing style, characterized by poetic prose and intricate plotting, elevated the detective genre to new heights. Notable works include The Chill, The Drowning Pool, and The Underground Man.
Throughout his career, Macdonald received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his contributions to literature. He became known as the heir to the legacy of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, leaving a lasting impact on the crime fiction genre. Ross Macdonald passed away on July 11, 1983, leaving behind a rich legacy of compelling stories and memorable characters.
Macdonald's novels, often set in Southern California, delved into complex psychological mysteries that explored the dark corners of human nature. His writing style, characterized by poetic prose and intricate plotting, elevated the detective genre to new heights. Notable works include The Chill, The Drowning Pool, and The Underground Man.
Throughout his career, Macdonald received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his contributions to literature. He became known as the heir to the legacy of Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, leaving a lasting impact on the crime fiction genre. Ross Macdonald passed away on July 11, 1983, leaving behind a rich legacy of compelling stories and memorable characters.
Lew Archer Series in Order of Publication:
1. The Moving Target / Harper (1949)
2. The Drowning Pool (1950)
3. The Way Some People Die (1951)
4. The Ivory Grin / Marked for Murder (1952)
5. Find a Victim (1954)
6. The Barbarous Coast (1956)
7. The Doomsters (1958)
8. The Galton Case (1959)
9. The Wycherly Woman (1961)
10. The Zebra-Striped Hearse (1962)
11. The Chill (1963)
12. The Far Side of the Dollar (1965)
13. Black Money (1966)
14. The Instant Enemy (1968)
15. The Goodbye Look (1969)
16. The Underground Man (1971)
17. Sleeping Beauty (1973)
18. The Blue Hammer (1976)
Chet Gordon Series:
1. The Dark Tunnel (1944)
2. Trouble Follows Me (1946)
Novels:
Blue City (1946) (Writing as Kenneth Millar)
The Three Roads (1948) (Writing as Kenneth Millar)
Meet Me at the Morgue (1954)
The Ferguson Affair (196 0)
1. The Moving Target / Harper (1949)
2. The Drowning Pool (1950)
3. The Way Some People Die (1951)
4. The Ivory Grin / Marked for Murder (1952)
5. Find a Victim (1954)
6. The Barbarous Coast (1956)
7. The Doomsters (1958)
8. The Galton Case (1959)
9. The Wycherly Woman (1961)
10. The Zebra-Striped Hearse (1962)
11. The Chill (1963)
12. The Far Side of the Dollar (1965)
13. Black Money (1966)
14. The Instant Enemy (1968)
15. The Goodbye Look (1969)
16. The Underground Man (1971)
17. Sleeping Beauty (1973)
18. The Blue Hammer (1976)
Chet Gordon Series:
1. The Dark Tunnel (1944)
2. Trouble Follows Me (1946)
Novels:
Blue City (1946) (Writing as Kenneth Millar)
The Three Roads (1948) (Writing as Kenneth Millar)
Meet Me at the Morgue (1954)
The Ferguson Affair (196 0)