The High Window

Vintage Penguin. #851. The High Wndow is one of Chandler’s classic Philip Marlowe cases, built around a missing rare coin and the wealthy, dysfunctional Murdock household. What begins as a simple retrieval job quickly tangles into blackmail, murder and the usual web of Los Angeles corruption that Marlowe must pick apart with his trademark mix of toughness and weary integrity. Chandler’s clipped dialogue, atmospheric detail and sharp character work make this a standout mid-century noir. This Penguin edition captures the novel’s lean, stylish intensity and its place in the Marlowe canon.