The Ivory Grin
The Ivory Grin by Ross Macdonald, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on July 10, 2007, is a reprint edition featuring 256 pages in English. This novel follows private investigator Lew Archer as he navigates a dark and violent case involving a wealthy woman who hires him to find her missing maid, suspected of stealing jewelry. As Archer delves into the investigation, he uncovers a series of grim events that lead him from seedy motels to elegant seaside estates.
Readers will find a gripping narrative filled with suspense and intrigue as Archer confronts a tangled web of deceit, including dangerous criminals and unexpected twists. The story explores themes common in hard-boiled fiction, such as betrayal and moral ambiguity, while maintaining a fast-paced plot that keeps the reader engaged. The Ivory Grin is a notable entry in the mystery and detective genre, showcasing Macdonald’s skill in crafting complex characters and compelling scenarios.
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Traveling from sleazy motels to stately seaside manors, The Ivory Grin is one of Lew Archer’s most violent and macabre cases ever.
A hard-faced woman clad in a blue mink stole and dripping with diamonds hires Lew Archer to track down her former maid, who she claims has stolen her jewelry. Archer can tell he’s being fed a line, but curiosity gets the better of him and he accepts the case. He tracks the wayward maid to a ramshackle motel in a seedy, run-down small town, but finds her dead in her tiny room, with her throat slit from ear to ear. Archer digs deeper into the case and discovers a web of deceit and intrigue, with crazed number-runners from Detroit, gorgeous triple-crossing molls, and a golden-boy shipping heir who’s gone mysteriously missing.
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