About the book
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
Maude Slocum is in trouble. But luckily trouble is Investigator Lew Archer's business.
A well-dressed, wealthy woman has arrived at Archer's L.A. office, having intercepted a poison pen letter accusing her of adultery. Reluctantly agreeing to help her find the culprit, he dives into the Slocums' moneyed, oil-rich California world. But when Maude's mother-in-law is found dead in the swimming pool, secrets come to the surface too. For the urbane, world-weary Archer, a case of blackmail soon becomes murder.
Editions of Drowning Pool
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241639191
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780141196626
- EBook
- ISBN 9780141968162
Read an Excerpt
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
Maude Slocum is in trouble. But luckily trouble is Investigator Lew Archer's business.
A well-dressed, wealthy woman has arrived at Archer's L.A. office, having intercepted a poison pen letter accusing her of adultery. Reluctantly agreeing to help her find the culprit, he dives into the Slocums' moneyed, oil-rich California world. But when Maude's mother-in-law is found dead in the swimming pool, secrets come to the surface too. For the urbane, world-weary Archer, a case of blackmail soon becomes murder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drowning Pool about?
'The new crime and espionage series from Penguin Classics makes for a mouth-watering prospect' Daily Telegraph
Maude Slocum is in trouble. But luckily trouble is Investigator Lew Archer's business.
A well-dressed, wealthy woman has arrived at Archer's L.A. office, having intercepted a poison pen letter accusing her of adultery. Reluctantly agreeing to help her find the culprit, he dives into the Slocums' moneyed, oil-rich California world. But when Maude's mother-in-law is found dead in the swimming pool, secrets come to the surface too. For the urbane, world-weary Archer, a case of blackmail soon becomes murder.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Drowning Pool?
Fiction > Crime and / or mystery fiction > Classic crime and mystery fiction
Where can I read a sample of Drowning Pool?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241639191
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Drowning Pool?
Ross Macdonald
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Drowning Pool is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241639191) and paperback(ISBN 9780141196626) and ebook(ISBN 9780141968162)
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