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In the eleventh installment of the Travis McGee series, the seasoned detective is hired by the father of Bix Bowie to uncover the circumstances surrounding his daughter’s death. The investigation leads McGee across the Florida border into Mexico, where he encounters a surreal world of wandering drug smugglers who have found a haven south of the border. As McGee follows clues, he discovers that another lethal figure is also pursuing the same trail—one who deals with threats in a swift, deadly manner. Facing this formidable adversary, McGee’s trademark daring is put to a harsh test.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: John D. MacDonald
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