The Moving Target
The Moving Target is a 1950 angel fiction novel by Ross Macdonald. Much of the action takes place in California. It deals with Lew Archer and private investigators.
5 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 18 editions across 9 languages.
It runs to roughly 217 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Moving Target?
The Moving Target was written by Ross Macdonald and first published in 1950.
What genre is The Moving Target?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is The Moving Target?
The median edition has 217 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Moving Target?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Big Sleep, The High Window and The Little Sister.
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