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This volume gathers five of John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee books, presenting the series’ beloved, eccentric private investigator in a handful of classic American detective and mystery tales. The novels showcase MacDonald’s sharp prose and McGee’s distinctive investigative style.
First publish date: 1985
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: John D. MacDonald
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