Book 41 - Ross Macdonald "The Galton Case"

[jazzy_dave]

Ross Macdonald "The Galton Case" (Penguin Modern Classics)




Archer is hired to find the long lost son of the fabulously wealthy Maria Galton. Along the way he meets John Brown a young man who claims to be Galton's son. While Brown, in the role of the prodigal son, is driving a slick new car, Archer is going through his past to find out who he really is. When Peter Culligan is murdered another mystery is added to the plot of what is a very good short spellbinding crime novel.

In the search for the true identity of John Brown Archer goes through different levels of his life exploring the question of identity and what creates it.

Who did it becomes who did it and what does that say about human nature. The author's characters become the archetype for every-man as he delves deeper into human relationships.

The author's patterned plots make more sense as develops his characters to be the heart of his books. I will not give away how it ends, but it was a satisfying read by an author i have not heard of before.

Comments

[londonkds.livejournal.com]

Ross McDonald is brilliant, and it's a great pity that nowadays he seems so overshadowed by Hammett and Chandler.

[davesmusictank.livejournal.com]

One of the reasons for reading this was watching "Farewell My Lovely" on DVD recently. I use to devour alot of these film noir at one time. I shall look out for more tiles by Ross McDonald.

[thespian15.livejournal.com]

Hmm, gotta love a murder mystery. :)
Hugs, Jon

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Ohh, may have to have a look into this!