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Sad Life, Great Writer
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Dan Carino
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May 24, 2008
Sad Life, Great Writer
Commentator Marc Haefele says hardboiled novelist Ross Macdonald deserves more attention. Like many of his characters, Macdonald led a sad life.
Ross Macdonald created detective Lew Archer, who snooped into the lives of people who were as tormented as his creator.
Ross Macdonald created detective Lew Archer, who snooped into the lives of people who were as tormented as his creator.
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Commentator Marc Haefele says hardboiled novelist Ross Macdonald deserves more attention. Like many of his characters, Macdonald led a sad life.

Commentator Marc Haefele says hardboiled novelist Ross Macdonald deserves more attention. Like many of his characters, Macdonald led a sad life.