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Description edit
TRAVIS McGEE He's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. He only works when his cash runs out and his rule is simple: he'll help you find whatever... read more
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First Sentence edit
It was to have been a quiet evening at home.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 21 in Travis McGee. (standard series)
Followed by Nightmare in Pink.
This book is in 100 One-Night Reads: A Book Lover's Guide. (authoritative list)
This is book 95 of 99 in NPR's Top 100 Killer Thriller. (community list)
Preceded by The Club Dumas, and followed by The Monkey's Raincoat.
Authors & Contributors edit
- John D. MacDonald (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Fawcett
Country: US
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: 0449223833
Page Count: 320
Publisher: Fawcett
Country: US
Publication Date: 1964
ISBN: 0449223833
Page Count: 320
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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