McGee’s ‘Nightmare in Pink’ (1964) only partly comes from juggling women
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The second McGee novel especially reveals the secret that these are men’s romance novels.
John D. MacDonald
McGee’s ‘Nightmare in Pink’ (1964) only partly comes from juggling women
‘Deep Blue Good-by’ (1964) a confident, rollicking hello to Travis McGee
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Already well-established with standalones, John D. MacDonald confidently segues to a series character.
McGee series cleanses itself in ‘The Lonely Silver Rain’ (1985)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): John D. MacDonald didn’t intend for this to be his last Travis McGee novel, but it has a fitting coda.
‘Cinnamon Skin’ (1982) blows up into a good quest novel
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): MacDonald crafts one of his most psychologically interesting villains in the penultimate McGee yarn.
McGee covers a lot of ground (and sky) in ‘Free Fall in Crimson’ (1981)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The 19th book in the series showcases MacDonald’s talents at character insight and grounded case-solving.
MacDonald expands the definition of a mystery in ‘Green Ripper’ (1979)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The 18th Travis McGee book treads into grimly realistic territory wherein a mystery isn’t solvable in a traditionally satisfying way.
McGee takes on the Drug War in ‘Dreadful Lemon Sky’ (1974)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Under the pen of John D. MacDonald, even a case the media loses interest in becomes a page-turner.
‘The Quick Red Fox’ (1964) is not a lazy dog of a novel
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): In his fourth Travis McGee novel, John D. MacDonald explores the various debaucheries of fame and money.