A reminder that lost classics are usually “lost” for a reason. When I read Act of Fear a few months ago, I was so excited to discover a new series. A character heavily inspired by Ross Macdonald’s Lew Archer but set in New York City. I never expected these books to rise to the level of Macdonald’s work but I thought they would scratch the itch. They do not. Instead, I’m reminded of why I don’t often read a full series of books, especially mysteries. While Macdonald […]