Books like Wine of the dreamers by John D. MacDonald

TRAVIS MCGEE #1

At a remote cabin on Lake Tahoe, Diana Holland and Lane Christianson discover a passionate, first‑time romance that blends intimacy, self‑exploration, and a stunning natural setting.

Set in Trinidad, the novel follows Eva, a middle‑aged peasant woman, as she navigates the lingering effects of colonialism and slavery while confronting complex local characters—Bee, the spiritual Baptist church leader, and Bolo, an agitator who resorts to intimidation and theft.

Travis McGee: The Turquoise Lament

Travis McGee #16

A collection of humorous stories with elements of science fiction and fantasy, ranging from light to dark humor.

Lacey and His Friends is a work of American science fiction by author David Drake.

A story of Rome's legendary legions, trapped by aliens, fighting barbarian armies across the galaxy to regain freedom and honor their legacy and humanity's worth in the universe's eyes.

Joe Haldeman’s collection of short stories blends speculative science‑fiction with war and military themes, offering a range of vignettes that reflect his experience as a veteran and a science‑fiction writer.

A rugged government agent embarks on a thrilling space adventure to secure classified information.

A collection of alternate realities exploring what if scenarios in America’s history and culture, featuring alternate Lincoln, Columbus, and England, and alternate versions of magic, faeries, and the Inca Empire.

The Last One Left (1966) is a mystery novel by John D. MacDonald. The story largely takes place in southern Florida and the Bahamas, and is similar to many of the author's Travis McGee stories. The book is in fact dedicated to McGee "who lent invaluable support and encouragement," and a named runabout motorboat later appears in the McGee novel Pale Gray for Guilt. It was originally published in 1967, appearing in paperback by Fawcett (reprinted 1981) and in hardcover by Doubleday. From internal evidence (the Bay of Pigs Invasion is mentioned but the Bahamian dollar is not yet in circulation) the action occurs in late May and early June, circa 1965. A yacht explodes in the Bahamas, apparently killing 6 people and leaving its burned captain temporarily marooned on a small island. Sam Boyleston, an attorney from Texas and the brother of one of the victims, investigates the circumstances, as does Raoul Kelly, a newspaper reporter. As the plot develops it becomes apparent that one person is ruthlessly manipulating events, but proving guilt appears impossible. The book's subtitle is A story about money and dying, and it is written on several different levels. Throughout the plot are subtle discourses on what it means to have a "good" life, how people deal with stress and uncertainty, and at what point will someone reach out for healthy human contact, or else take self-interest as their highest goal.

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Relentless killers: Berserkers are genocidal weapons from an ancient interstellar war, deadly and deadly efficient at their single purpose of destroying all life.

Travis McGee, the sharp‑witted detective, uncovers a crime while fishing with his friend Meyer; a bound woman’s body is tossed over a bridge, setting off a mystery that reveals darker currents beneath the surface.

Travis McGee #18

A critical study of Ursula K. Le Guin's contributions to American science fiction and women’s literature, written by Barbara J. Bucknall.

Travis McGee #5

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Travis McGee #14

Alex Barrow becomes entangled in a brutal game of survival and murder on a distant computer system, forcing him to choose between his duties to avenge his uncle and the potential for a life-saving cure for a deadly disease that is sweeping the globe.