John D. MacDonald

The Deep Blue Goodbye

Travis McGee mystery: salvage expert investigates a widow's missing boyfriend in the Caribbean

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John D. MacDonald

John D. MacDonald was one of the most respected and prolific crime writers in American fiction, best known for his Travis McGee series featuring a philosophical Florida beach bum who recovers things for people on a contingency basis. His novels combined adventure, social criticism, and philosophical musings. Stephen King credits MacDonald as a major influence on his own work.

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