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Ross Macdonald was an American writer renowned for his detective novels. His works are known for their complex plots and profound psychological descriptions, which have had a significant impact on detective fiction literature.

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Famous Ross Macdonald Quotes

“When there's trouble in a family, it tends to show up in the weakest member. And all the other members of the family know that. They make allowances for the one in trouble.”

Knows Shows Trouble Members Allowance

Book:Sleeping Beauty

Source: Sleeping Beauty

About the Author

Born: December 13, 1915
Died: July 11, 1983
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 26

Books & Sources

The Drowning PoolRelated source material

Archer in Hollywood: three exciting novels: The moving target, The way some people die [and] The barbarous coastRelated source material

Sleeping BeautyRelated source material

The Blue HammerRelated source material

The Way Some People DieRelated source material

Archer in Hollywood: Three Exciting NovelsRelated source material

Blue CityRelated source material

On crime writingRelated source material

The Archer Files, The Complete Short Stories of Lew Archer, Private Investigator Including Newly Discovered Case NotesRelated source material

The Goodbye LookRelated source material

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