Travis McGee, No. 21

The Lonely Silver Rain: Introduction by Lee Child

The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller

A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee

The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness

...my favorite novelist of all time

A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field

What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again

There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel

John D. MacDonald was an American novelist and short-story writer. His works include the highly influential and iconic Travis McGee series and the novel The Executioners, which was adapted into the film Cape Fear. In 1972, MacDonald was given The Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America; in 1980, he won a National Book Award for the Travis McGee title The Green Ripper. In print, he delighted in smashing the bad guys, deflating the pompous, and exposing the venal. In life, he was a truly empathic man; his friends, family, and colleagues found him to be loyal, generous, and practical. In business, he was fastidiously ethical. About being a writer, he once expressed with gleeful astonishment, “They pay me to do this! They don’t realize, I would pay them.” He spent the later part of his life in Florida with his wife and son, and died in 1986.

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
McGee knows the dangerous link between Florida boatjackings and the drug trade, and he’s vowed never to swim with the sharks. But when Billy Ingraham, a self-made tycoon, bets that McGee can locate his $700,000 custom cruiser, he decides to jump straight in. 
 
After a friend leads him to the stolen vessel, McGee immediately regrets not going with his gut. The yacht is no longer an ordinary boat. It’s a slaughterhouse. Shortly followed by the return of a ghost from his past, Travis realises that this case may be his last . . . 
 
First published in 1984, The Lonely Silver Rain features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee, No. 19

Free Fall in Crimson: Introduction by Lee Child

John D. MacDonald was an American novelist and short-story writer. His works include the highly influential and iconic Travis McGee series and the novel The Executioners, which was adapted into the film Cape Fear. In 1972, MacDonald was given The Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America; in 1980, he won a National Book Award for the Travis McGee title The Green Ripper. In print, he delighted in smashing the bad guys, deflating the pompous, and exposing the venal. In life, he was a truly empathic man; his friends, family, and colleagues found him to be loyal, generous, and practical. In business, he was fastidiously ethical. About being a writer, he once expressed with gleeful astonishment, 'They pay me to do this! They don’t realize, I would pay them.' He spent the later part of his life in Florida with his wife and son, and died in 1986.

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Ellis Esterland was rich, mean, and slowly succumbing to cancer – until someone hastened the inevitable by beating him to death. His son wants Travis McGee to find out who killed his estranged father. The ‘why’ seems obvious: his hotly contested, multimillion-dollar estate. 
 
McGee’s quest takes him from Hollywood to the Midwest, from prostitution rings to drug deals gone wrong. In the haze of violence surrounding him, McGee is in danger of losing himself. But one thing remains crystal clear: he is on the trail of a killer conjured from his worst nightmares. 
 
 
First published in 1981, Free Fall in Crimson features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee, No.18

The Green Ripper: Introduction by Lee Child

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Travis McGee has known his share of beautiful girls, but true love always passed him by – until Gretel. But suddenly, the woman who stole his heart dies of an unidentified illness. Convinced that she has been murdered, McGee finds himself pursuing a less-than-noble cause: revenge. 
 
Obsessed with his crusade, he becomes more and more unhinged. He has spent his life saving other people, but now he’ll need to find the strength to save himself – before he loses his mind. 
 
 First published in 1979, The Green Ripper was the winner of the National Book Award. This edition features an introduction by Lee Child. 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee, No.17

The Empty Copper Sea: Introduction by Lee Child

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
As a boat captain, Van Harder’s reputation is his most valuable possession. But his wealthy employer has gone missing, presumed dead, and people are pointing the finger. They say he was drunk at the helm when his employer went overboard. 
 
But Harder insists he doesn’t drink . . . at least, not any more. And he wants his reputation back. But who would believe him? To help him, Travis McGee must do the impossible: prove that a dead man is actually alive . . . 
 
First published in 1978, The Empty Copper Sea features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee, No.16

The Dreadful Lemon Sky: Introduction by Lee Child

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Around four in the morning, Travis McGee is jarred awake by a ghost from his past: an old flame who needs a place to stash a package full of cash. He agrees to help. Two weeks later she’s dead. 
Left with a hundred grand and a nagging conscience, Travis goes to a seedy little town to look into Carrie’s previous life. But what Travis finds only pushes him further into the corrupt world she was trying to escape . . . 
 
First published in 1975, The Dreadful Lemon Sky features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee, No.15

The Turquoise Lament: Introduction by Lee Child

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
The funny thing about favours: sometimes they come back to haunt you. And Travis McGee owes a friend a big one. Little surprise that he finds himself on a trip to Hawaii to help out his friend’s daughter, who is convinced her husband is trying to kill her. 
 
But Travis can’t find a single thing wrong and puts her paranoia down to simple anxiety. It’s not until he’s back home that he realises he may have overlooked a clue or two. And that she might be in very real danger . . . 
 
First published in 1973, The Turquoise Lament features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 14): a masterpiece in suspenseful thriller writing from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Scarlet Ruse: Introduction by Lee Child

Another impeccable edge-of-your-seat thriller from bestselling author John D MacDonald that has inspired a generation of crime writers. Well-paced, intelligently written and with a penchant for characterisation, this series is not one to miss. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, James Patterson and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'A treasure of a book' -- ***** Reader review 
'John D MacDonald has done it again: another page-turner' -- ***** Reader review 
'Compelling' -- ***** Reader review 
'Another Macdonald masterpiece' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
An expert stamp collector is left frantic when he misplaces the extremely valuable collection of an important and shady client. Hirsh doesn't know how he's going to get it back. But fortunately for him, he's got a friend in Travis McGee. 
 
It's not long till Travis is hot on the trail of the missing collection. But Travis is going to have to play this game carefully - Hirsh's client is liable to break some fingers if he doesn't get what he's owed . . . 
 
First published in 1972, The Scarlet Ruse features an introduction by Lee Child 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

an edge-of-your-seat thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Long Lavender Look: Introduction by Lee Child

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'A cracking good read' -- ***** Reader review 
'A great read!' -- ***** Reader review 
'MacDonald is simply an unsurpassed storyteller' -- ***** Reader review 
'This read will keep you up all night...never a dull moment!' -- ***** Reader review 
'One of the best in the series. Well plotted, filled with surprising twists.' -- ***** Reader review 
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A lovely young thing, wearing little more than a determined look, streaks out of the darkness and into Travis McGee's headlights. 
 
McGee misses her, but lands upside down in ten feet of water - and right into the heart of a violent mystery. 
 
It turns out a local thug has just been killed, and Travis and his friend Meyer are suddenly promoted to lead suspects. To clear their names, they must gather their resources to fight against a deeply corrupt system that would rather see them dead than innocent . . . 
 
First published in 1970, The Long Lavender Look features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'A cracking good read' -- ***** Reader review 
'A great read!' -- ***** Reader review 
'MacDonald is simply an unsurpassed storyteller' -- ***** Reader review 
'This read will keep you up all night...never a dull moment!' -- ***** Reader review 
'One of the best in the series. Well plotted, filled with surprising twists.' -- ***** Reader review 
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A lovely young thing, wearing little more than a determined look, streaks out of the darkness and into Travis McGee's headlights. 
 
McGee misses her, but lands upside down in ten feet of water - and right into the heart of a violent mystery. 
 
It turns out a local thug has just been killed, and Travis and his friend Meyer are suddenly promoted to lead suspects. To clear their names, they must gather their resources to fight against a deeply corrupt system that would rather see them dead than innocent . . . 
 
First published in 1970, The Long Lavender Look features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 13): a high-octane, white-knuckle ride of a  thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

A Tan and Sandy Silence: Introduction by Lee Child

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this edge-of-your-seat thriller. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Another terrific Travis book - wonderful characters, exciting story, lots of action, excellent writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Exceptional' -- ***** Reader review 
'I could not put it down until it was finished' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Travis McGee receives an unexpected guest, Harry Broll, who is convinced that he's hiding his missing wife. The desperate man gets off a shot before Travis can wrestle his gun away. Worried that he's losing his touch, Travis decides to get Harry off his case and prove he's still in top form in one fell swoop. 
 
Travis's search for the missing woman takes him to Grenada, where he's soon tangling with con artists and killers. No longer wallowing in self-pity, Travis has more pressing concerns - like saving his own skin. 
 
First published in 1971, A Tan and Sandy Silence features an introduction by Lee Child 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 11): an unmissable and unputdownable thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Dress Her in Indigo: Introduction by Lee Child

Fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham should not miss the Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers. A masterclass in thriller writing, Dress Her in Indigo is a hard-boiled page turner, full of witty observation and outstanding characterisation - you won't be able to put this down! 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fans of good writing will eat up these books, as I am doing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fantastic' -- ***** Reader review 
'Utter genius' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Travis McGee could never deny his old friend Meyer anything. So before he can even say please, Travis has agreed to accompany him to Mexico to look into the mysterious last months of the daughter of a rich friend. 
 
Expecting to find out that the young woman had fallen in with the usual misfits and rebels, what they actually discover is stranger, and far more deadly. The deeper Travis digs, the less accidental the death starts to seem . . . 
 
First published in 1969, Dress Her in Indigo features an introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 10): a masterpiece in suspenseful thriller writing from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper: Introduction by Lee Child

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. All of John D MacDonald's books are thoughtful and explore human nature often at its most venal and this book is no exception. You won't be able to put this down! 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' -- LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' -- STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' -- KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' -- DEAN KOONTZ 
 
'Great read with a plot that keeps you hooked to the end. Loved it!!!!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Powerful story, intriguing plot, highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 
'Prepare to read it in one sitting - too good to put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Essential reading for mystery buffs' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
When Travis McGee enters the prosperous town of Fort Courtney he quickly realises that something's not quite right. Here to rescue the suicidal daughter of a deceased friend, Travis is shocked by the string of murders and suicides that is taking over the town. 
 
Then, just when it seems that things can't get any stranger, Travis becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. To save the young woman, he's going to have to save himself first . . . 
 
First published in 1968, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. All of John D MacDonald's books are thoughtful and explore human nature often at its most venal and this book is no exception. You won't be able to put this down! 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' -- LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' -- STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' -- KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' -- DEAN KOONTZ 
 
'Great read with a plot that keeps you hooked to the end. Loved it!!!!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Powerful story, intriguing plot, highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 
'Prepare to read it in one sitting - too good to put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Essential reading for mystery buffs' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
When Travis McGee enters the prosperous town of Fort Courtney he quickly realises that something's not quite right. Here to rescue the suicidal daughter of a deceased friend, Travis is shocked by the string of murders and suicides that is taking over the town. 
 
 Then, just when it seems that things can't get any stranger, Travis becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. To save the young woman, he's going to have to save himself first . . . 
 
 First published in 1968, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Introduction by Lee Child

Travis McGee: Books 1-3

John D. MacDonald was an American novelist and short-story writer. His works include the highly influential and iconic Travis McGee series and the novel The Executioners, which was adapted into the film Cape Fear. In 1972, MacDonald was given The Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America; in 1980, he won a National Book Award for the Travis McGee title The Green Ripper. In print, he delighted in smashing the bad guys, deflating the pompous, and exposing the venal. In life, he was a truly empathic man; his friends, family, and colleagues found him to be loyal, generous, and practical. In business, he was fastidiously ethical. About being a writer, he once expressed with gleeful astonishment, 'They pay me to do this! They don’t realize, I would pay them.' He spent the later part of his life in Florida with his wife and son, and died in 1986.

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Discover Travis McGee with this special collection of the first three titles of John D. MacDonald’s classic series. 
 
The Deep Blue Goodbye 
Travis McGee isn’t particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet girl who’s been tortured repeatedly by her manipulative ex-boyfriend Junior Allen? What Travis isn’t anticipating is just how many women Junior has torn apart and left in his wake . . . 
 
Nightmare in Pink 
Travis McGee’s old army buddy needs a favour. His sister’s fiancé has just been murdered in what the authorities claim was a standard Manhattan mugging. But Nina knows better. Travis is determined to get to the bottom of things, but just as he’s closing in on the truth he finds himself taken captive. Some people will go to any lengths to make sure their secrets don’t get out . . . 
 
A Purple Place for Dying 
Travis McGee isn’t sure he wants to help Mona, a woman trapped in a marriage with a wealthy businessman whom she is convinced is stealing from her trust fund. That is until he sees Mona shot dead on the cliffs near her cabin. But when he arrives at the scene, her body is gone. And there’s no trace of them ever having met. Will Travis prove that what he saw was real, and unravel a complex murder web, in time to save his own skin? 
 
Features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee: Books 4-6

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Discover Travis McGee with this special collection. Features books four, five and six of John D. MacDonald’s classic series. 
 
The Quick Red Fox 
Hollywood’s leading lady Lysa Dean isn’t in the business of making mistakes. But a night involving a debauched party and some naked photos turns out to be one mistake too many. Travis McGee soon finds himself led on a wild chase across the country, trying to track down everyone associated with the fateful evening. But just when Travis thinks he knows exactly where things are headed, one big twist shakes his very core . . . 
 
A Deadly Shade of Gold 
When Travis McGee picks up the phone and hears a voice from his past, he can’t help it, he has to meddle. Especially when he has the chance to reunite Sam, his reckless, restless old friend, with the woman who’s been waiting for him. 
 
But the case takes a sinister turn when Sam shows up brutally cut and lying in a pool of his own blood. Travis is left to uncover the truth in a violent chase that takes him to dark but beautiful Mexico. But when the truth is as terrifying as this, does he really want answers at all? 
 
Bright Orange for the Shroud 
When an old friend, conned out of his life savings by his ex-wife, unexpectedly turns up at Travis McGee’s door, he finds himself pursuing a violently twisted hustler to get it back. What starts out as a simple job soon turns into a dangerous mission when he comes face-to-face with a quick-thinking and quicker-fisted enemy. To beat him, Travis is going to have to play him at his own game . . . 
 
Features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 9):  a captivating and compellingly unputdownable thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Pale Grey for Guilt : Introduction by Lee Child

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. Skilfully tense and simultaneously laid-back with a real sense of time, place and character, this is a gripping read you won't be able to put down. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'A superb read!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Classic and cleverly plotted story from a writing master - highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 
'Gold standard' -- ***** Reader review 
'A gripping and engulfing story' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 News reaches Travis McGee that Tush, an old football buddy of his, has committed suicide. But Travis suspects foul play. Tush had just discovered that his small plot of land was sat right in the middle of a highly profitable parcel of riverfront acres. Certain big-time movers and shakers had badly wanted him out of the way. 
 
 But proving it suddenly looks a lot more difficult when Travis discovers a note from Tush's wife saying she was leaving him. Travis must work fast to uncover the truth if he's going to save what's left of his friend's family . . . 
 
 First published in 1968, Pale Grey for Guilt features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 8): an enthralling and entrancing thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

One Fearful Yellow Eye : Introduction by Lee Child

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. This high-octane and all-action thriller with its witty turn of phrase and standout characterisation will have you gripped. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'As usual a fascinating story line which grips you to the end' -- ***** Reader review 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant mystery and thriller storytelling' -- ***** Reader review 
'It is impossible to capture the liquid beauty of his writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Timeless tales - great when written, and still great today' -- ***** Reader review 
'What a writer' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
An ex-girlfriend of Travis McGee is convinced she's being watched. Her late husband, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, converted his considerable estate into cash before he died. The trouble is nobody can find it, including her. But there are those who don't believe her and will stop at nothing to prove it. 
 
As Travis McGee tries to untangle the mess and protect his terrified ex-lover, he discovers that the doctor's enemies are far more determined than even he could have imagined . . . 
 
First published in 1966, One Fearful Yellow Eye features an introduction by Lee Child 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. This high-octane and all-action thriller with its witty turn of phrase and standout characterisation will have you gripped. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'As usual a fascinating story line which grips you to the end' -- ***** Reader review 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant mystery and thriller storytelling' -- ***** Reader review 
'It is impossible to capture the liquid beauty of his writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Timeless tales - great when written, and still great today' -- ***** Reader review 
'What a writer' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 An ex-girlfriend of Travis McGee is convinced she's being watched. Her late husband, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, converted his considerable estate into cash before he died. The trouble is nobody can find it, including her. But there are those who don't believe her and will stop at nothing to prove it. 
 
 As Travis McGee tries to untangle the mess and protect his terrified ex-lover, he discovers that the doctor's enemies are far more determined than even he could have imagined . . . 
 
 First published in 1966, One Fearful Yellow Eye features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 7): a compelling and captivating thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Darker than Amber: Introduction by Lee Child

As we've come to expect from John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - this thriller, with its vivid characterisation, masterful sense of suspense and sardonic take on life, is so gripping, you'll be hard pressed not to finish it in one sitting. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'It is impossible to capture the liquid beauty of his writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Timeless tales - great when written, and still great today' -- ***** Reader review 
'What a writer' -- ***** Reader review 
'Go and read them all, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
'They don't do them like this any more' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Travis McGee and his friend are on a fishing trip when they witness a woman being tossed from a bridge into the open sea. Travis rescues her, but Evangeline is clearly no ordinary victim. Behind her darker-than-amber eyes is a seductive woman with her own agenda. 
 
 Now that he's saved her, Travis wants to help Evangeline make a new life. But to do so he must confront a gang of murderers so terrifying they make his blood run cold . . . 
 
 First published in 1966, Darker than Amber features an introduction by Lee Child 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 6): a masterpiece in suspenseful thriller writing from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Bright Orange for the Shroud: Introduction by Lee Child

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Yet another page turner from John D MacDonald' -- ***** Reader review 
'Compelling writing, strong story and living and breathing characters - vintage McGee' -- ***** Reader review 
'Go and read them all, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
'They don't do them like this any more' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 
Trouble has a way of finding Travis McGee, no matter where he hides. When an old friend, conned out of his life savings by his ex-wife, unexpectedly turns up at his door, he finds himself pursuing a violently twisted hustler to get it back. 
 
What starts out as a simple job soon turns into a dangerous mission when he comes face-to-face with a quick-thinking and quicker-fisted enemy. To beat him, Travis is going to have to play him at his own game... 
 
First published in 1965, Bright Orange for the Shroud features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Yet another page turner from John D MacDonald' -- ***** Reader review 
'Compelling writing, strong story and living and breathing characters - vintage McGee' -- ***** Reader review 
'Go and read them all, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
'They don't do them like this any more' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 
Trouble has a way of finding Travis McGee, no matter where he hides. When an old friend, conned out of his life savings by his ex-wife, unexpectedly turns up at his door, he finds himself pursuing a violently twisted hustler to get it back. 
 
 What starts out as a simple job soon turns into a dangerous mission when he comes face-to-face with a quick-thinking and quicker-fisted enemy. To beat him, Travis is going to have to play him at his own game... 
 
 First published in 1965, Bright Orange for the Shroud features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 1): introducing the inspiration behind a genre: Travis McGee, from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Deep Blue Goodbye

The edge-of-your-seat thriller that was so good it inspired a generation of crime writers. Well-paced, intelligently written and with a penchant for characterisation, this series is not one to miss. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, James Patterson and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
Travis McGee isn't particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet girl who's been tortured repeatedly by her manipulative ex-boyfriend Junior Allen? What Travis isn't anticipating is just how many women Junior has torn apart and left in his wake. 
 
As Travis hunts for the ruthless man who steals women's sensibilities and livelihoods, he can't guess how violent his quest is soon to become. 
 
He'll learn the hard way that there must be casualties in this game of cat and mouse... 
 
Featuring an introduction by Lee Child. 
 
 
Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

‘Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything’

The edge-of-your-seat thriller that was so good it inspired a generation of crime writers. Well-paced, intelligently written and with a penchant for characterisation, this series is not one to miss. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, James Patterson and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 Travis McGee isn't particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet girl who's been tortured repeatedly by her manipulative ex-boyfriend Junior Allen? What Travis isn't anticipating is just how many women Junior has torn apart and left in his wake. 
 
 As Travis hunts for the ruthless man who steals women's sensibilities and livelihoods, he can't guess how violent his quest is soon to become. 
 
He'll learn the hard way that there must be casualties in this game of cat and mouse... 
 
Featuring an introduction by Lee Child. 
 
 
Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 '. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 4): an edge-of-your-seat thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Quick Red Fox

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. This high-octane and all-action thriller with its witty turn of phrase and standout characterisation will have you gripped. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Great page turners, always some great lines and observations in there that are still relevant.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fantastic writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Magnificent' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 Hollywood's leading lady Lysa Dean isn't in the business of making mistakes. But a night involving a debauched party and some naked photos turns out to be one mistake too many. If the pictures get out, Lysa's engagement to her rich, strait-laced fiancé won't stand a chance. She needs someone to set her life back on track. 
 
 Travis McGee has his own reasons for taking the job. He soon finds himself led on a wild chase across the country, trying to track down everyone associated with the fateful evening. 
 
But just when Travis thinks he knows exactly where things are headed, one big twist shakes his very core... 
 
First published in 1964, The Quick Red Fox features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

(Travis McGee: 3): an unputdownable and suspenseful thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

A Purple Place for Dying

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favourite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Good page turner' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
32-year-old Mona is in love with a poor, young college professor, but is trapped in a marriage with a wealthy businessman whom she is convinced is stealing from her trust fund. To get out, she does what any self-respecting woman would do: she hires someone to steal her money back so she can run away with the man she loves. 
 
Travis McGee isn't sure he wants to help out...until he sees Mona shot dead on the cliffs near her cabin. 
 
But when he arrives at the scene, her body is gone. And there's no trace of them ever having met. 
 
Will Travis prove that what he saw was real, and unravel a complex murder web, in time to save his own skin? 
 
FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1964, A PURPLE PLACE FOR DYING INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION BY LEE CHILD. 
 
*********************************************************************************** 
Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favourite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Good page turner' -- ***** Reader review 
 
******************************************************************************** 
Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
 32-year-old Mona is in love with a poor, young college professor, but is trapped in a marriage with a wealthy businessman whom she is convinced is stealing from her trust fund. To get out, she does what any self-respecting woman would do: she hires someone to steal her money back so she can run away with the man she loves. 
 
 Travis McGee isn't sure he wants to help out...until he sees Mona shot dead on the cliffs near her cabin. 
 
But when he arrives at the scene, her body is gone. And there's no trace of them ever having met. 
 
Will Travis prove that what he saw was real, and unravel a complex murder web, in time to save his own skin? 
 
FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1964, A PURPLE PLACE FOR DYING INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION BY LEE CHILD. 
 
*********************************************************************************** 
Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

John D MacDonald

Travis McGee, No 20

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He’ll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. 
 
In the Florida Keys, a houseboat explodes in a giant white flash, instantly killing those on board. The boat belonged to Travis McGee’s friend Meyer. But it’s not Meyer who’s dead – he’d lent it to his just-married niece, Norma, and her husband, hoping to give them the perfect honeymoon. 
 
When a group of Colombian terrorists take responsibility for the brutal act, Meyer and McGee travel to Mexico to seek justice. And Meyer, normally content in McGee’s shadow, is determined to avenge the one family member he had left . . . or die trying. 
 
First published in 1982, Cinnamon Skin features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Cinnamon Skin: Introduction by Lee Child

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