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Travis McGee is a fictional character, created by American mystery writer John D. MacDonald. McGee is neither a police officer nor a private investigator; instead, he is a self-described "salvage consultant" who recovers others' property for a
- The Green Ripper (1979) The only really controversial McGee book, and one that is either your favorite or your least favorite. Obviously, considering its placement on the list, you can tell where I stand.
- Cinnamon Skin (1982) Late McGee, and a haunting, mournful book. Meyer is still reeling from the events of Free Fall in Crimson, and then his niece and her husband are blown up in his houseboat, the John Maynard Keynes.
- The Long Lavender Look (1970) Hardboiled McGee, as he gets caught up in the aftermath of a bank heist, one in which the principal actors are killing each other off.
- The Scarlet Ruse (1973) Most McGee books are fast balls or change-ups, but in this case, MacDonald delivers a bit of a curveball. What starts with Meyer talking McGee into investigating a scam that involves some very expensive stamps transforms into a psychological thriller with a rather good sociopathic villain.
Aug 12, 2018 · Created by John D. MacDonald(1916-86) “Travis McGee is the last of the great knights-errant: honorable, sensual, skillful, and tough. I can’t think of anyone who has replaced him. I can’t think of anyone who would dare”. B each bum. Salvage consultant. Recoverer of misplaced goods. Ladies’ man. Mender of broken hearts.
Article History. Travis McGee, fictional character, private investigator in a series of 24 crime novels by John D. MacDonald. McGee, who is tough and intelligent, lives in Florida on the houseboat The Busted Flush, calls himself a “salvage consultant,” and takes on dangerous assignments.
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The McGee novels have had an unusual publishing history. They began as Fawcett paperback originals (all still in print), gained enormous popular success and then belated critical praise. Now the newest ones ("The Turquoise Lament," "The Dreadful Lemon Sky") have had their first publication in hardback, and Lippincott has republished the first ...
Dec 28, 2016 · John D. MacDonald, creator of the fictional Florida crime solver Travis McGee–in a series of books beloved by millions of readers including modern masters Carl Hiaasen and Lee Child–came to ...
Travis McGee is a fictional character, created by prolific American mystery writer John D. MacDonald. Unlike most detectives in crime fiction, McGee is neither a police officer nor a licensed private investigator; instead, he is a self-described "salvage consultant" who recovers others' property for a fee.He stands 6'4" (1.95 m) tall and, although deceptively unimposing at his "fighting weight ...
