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The Dark Tunnel
- Narrated by: Tom Parker
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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Publisher's Summary
The Dark Tunnel was originally published in 1944 under Ross Macdonald's real name, Kenneth Millar.
Critic Reviews
"Ross Macdonald gives to the detective story that accent of class that the late Raymond Chandler did." (Chicago Tribune)
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- Richard
- 11-05-14
Read Lew Archer series first
Written during WWII, Ross MacDonald's spy thriller is only partly satisfying. The plot is only so-so and the protagonist is less than believable, but the distinctive writing style clearly establishes MacDonald as a force to be reckoned with. As a writer, MacDonald only comes into his own in the Lew Archer series. Readers new to MacDonald should read all of the Lew Archer books first. After that, savor this little book for what it is: a early effort by someone who would go on to be a great writer.
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- Adrian
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surprisingly great
I highly recommend anything by Ken Millar / Ross Macdonald. The Narrator is an alias for the great Grover Gardner. Story was gritty and fast paced.
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- Q Garcia
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College is Murder
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Oldie but good!
Narrator's narration was perfect pitch for the time period! Classic Noir feel! A little more character developments of the ladies would have been nice. Loved it!