Ross Macdonald

Ross Macdonald (1915–1983) was an American writer, novelist and architect.

Also recorded as Kenneth Millar; John Macdonald; John Ross Macdonald.

Overview

Also worked under the name Ross Macdonald.

Born at Los Gatos in 1915, died at Santa Barbara in 1983.

In detail

Ross Macdonald studied at University of Michigan and Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and Vocational School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are detective fiction. Dashiell Hammett is recorded as an influence.

Membership is recorded of Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Distinctions recorded are The Grand Master, Gold Dagger and Shamus Award.

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Ross Macdonald”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q318297: Ross Macdonald
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