“Up with life. Stamp out all small and large indignities. Leave everyone alone to make it without pressure. Down with hurting. Lower the standard of living. Do without plastics. Smash the servo-mechanisms. Stop grabbing. Snuff the breeze and hug the kids. Love all love. Hate all hate.”
Quote by John D. MacDonald
Work
A TAN AND SANDY SILENCE
This work belongs to the mystery and detective fiction genre, centering on a professional investigator who becomes entangled in a complex situation involving deception and hidden motives. The narrative unfolds in a sun-drenched, beachside environment where surface appearances contrast with underlying tensions. The protagonist must untangle threads of betrayal and secrecy while confronting personal and professional challenges typical of the hardboiled tradition. The title evokes both the physical setting and the thematic stillness that precedes revelation in investigative storytelling. more
Author
John D. MacDonald
John D. MacDonald was an American writer renowned for his crime novels. His works are known for their intricate plots and complex characterizations, which have had a profound impact on the development of crime fiction. more
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