The Zebra-striped Hearse
The Zebra-striped Hearse is a 1962 angel fiction novel by Ross Macdonald. The story is set in California. Readers will find themes of private investigators and Lew Archer.
It has been published in 29 editions across 8 languages.
It runs to roughly 248 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Zebra-striped Hearse
Isobel Blackwell comes calling on private investigator Lew Archer unexpectedly, just minutes before her husband is scheduled to meet with the detective. She is concerned about her stepdaughter, Harriet. The young woman is about to come into a large trust fund, and she wants to marry a handsome, penniless artist named Burke Damis. Isobel has no objection to the marriage, but Harriet's father, Colonel Blackwell, is staunchly opposed. He asks Archer to investigate Damis, and Archer agrees, partly because he's attracted to Mrs. Blackwell. Murders past and present crowd the investigation as various leads take Archer to Mexico, Lake Tahoe, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Zebra-striped Hearse?
The Zebra-striped Hearse was written by Ross Macdonald and first published in 1962.
What genre is The Zebra-striped Hearse?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is The Zebra-striped Hearse?
The median edition has 248 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Zebra-striped Hearse?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon and The High Window.
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