--- product_id: 10972930 title: "The Moving Target (Lew Archer Series)" brand: "ross macdonald" price: "HK$296" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/10972930-the-moving-target-lew-archer-series store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # The Moving Target (Lew Archer Series) **Brand:** ross macdonald **Price:** HK$296 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Moving Target (Lew Archer Series) by ross macdonald - **How much does it cost?** HK$296 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/10972930-the-moving-target-lew-archer-series) ## Best For - ross macdonald enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ross macdonald brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Moving Target ## Images ![The Moving Target (Lew Archer Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61SWmYoGYJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars 1949 but Still a Very Good Read *by K***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 18, 2023* This will be my 5 th time reading this book. The first time was 40years ago. It has aged well . f you like a good gritty hard nosed detective novel this is a good read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars I saw the movie Harper in the 60s *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 1, 2023* As I read the book it was all the actors speaking the lines.I read deeper than I saw when watching the movie. I will select another Ross Macdonald book to read ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite American Crime Noir Novel Thus Far *by F***Y on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 12, 2020* "The Moving Target" by Ross Macdonald is an American Crime Noir Novel published in 1949. It is the first of the "Lew Archer" series. It is set in California on the Pacific Coast. The story is clever and interesting. The writing is particularly good. There are a LOT of very descriptive passages of scenery. I like that very much. There are some very interesting metaphors. The scenery and metaphors are what make this novel so very good to me, more so than the mystery. The mystery itself is clever. For a reader not enthralled with scenery, this may not prove as enjoyable a novel as it does to me.I have been conducting a survey of American Mystery Noir form the 1920's, 30's, 40's, and 50's. Of the novels that I have thus far read in this category, this is my favorite. American Society has evolved since 1920. Certain terminology about ethicity and gender are no longer acceptable. While I don't believe at all in censorship, and contnue to read novels as written, as a reviewer I want to enable readers to either avoid the "cringe factor" or be alert to its presence. This particular novel seems more erudite and less crass than many novels in this category.The setting for this novel is Sante Teresa, California. This is a fictional city. The reason I mention this is that Sante Teresa, California is also the setting of Sue Grafton's "Kinsey Millhone" novels. Sue Grafton's writing puts me in mind of Ross Mcdonald. Her fiction is somewhat lighter and has some comedic aspect that this novel does not have. This novel is excellent, but it is definitely Noir.In summary, I really like this novel. This is my favorite thus far of American Crime Noir from this period. I read the novel on Kindle and listened to the audiobook simultaneously. The audiobook is also excellent. However with intricate writing of scenery, I also need to reread and re listen. for me this is really worth the effort. Thank You... --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/10972930-the-moving-target-lew-archer-series](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/10972930-the-moving-target-lew-archer-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*