Author: John D. MacDonald
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812984013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. He had done a big favor for her husband, then for the lady herself. Now she’s dead, and Travis McGee finds that Helena Pearson Trescott had one last request of him: to find out why her beautiful daughter Maureen keeps trying to kill herself. But what can a devil-may-care beach bum do for a young troubled mind? McGee makes his way to the prosperous town of Fort Courtney, Florida, where he realizes pretty quickly that something’s just not right. Not only has Maureen’s doctor killed herself, but a string of murders and suicides are piling up—and no one seems to have any answers. Just when it seems that things can’t get any stranger, McGee becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. As if Maureen didn’t have enough problems, the man on a mission to save her will have to save himself first—before time runs out. “The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.”—Jonathan Kellerman Featuring a new Introduction by Lee Child
The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper
Author: John D. MacDonald
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812984013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. He had done a big favor for her husband, then for the lady herself. Now she’s dead, and Travis McGee finds that Helena Pearson Trescott had one last request of him: to find out why her beautiful daughter Maureen keeps trying to kill herself. But what can a devil-may-care beach bum do for a young troubled mind? McGee makes his way to the prosperous town of Fort Courtney, Florida, where he realizes pretty quickly that something’s just not right. Not only has Maureen’s doctor killed herself, but a string of murders and suicides are piling up—and no one seems to have any answers. Just when it seems that things can’t get any stranger, McGee becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. As if Maureen didn’t have enough problems, the man on a mission to save her will have to save himself first—before time runs out. “The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.”—Jonathan Kellerman Featuring a new Introduction by Lee Child
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN: 0812984013
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338
Book Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. He had done a big favor for her husband, then for the lady herself. Now she’s dead, and Travis McGee finds that Helena Pearson Trescott had one last request of him: to find out why her beautiful daughter Maureen keeps trying to kill herself. But what can a devil-may-care beach bum do for a young troubled mind? McGee makes his way to the prosperous town of Fort Courtney, Florida, where he realizes pretty quickly that something’s just not right. Not only has Maureen’s doctor killed herself, but a string of murders and suicides are piling up—and no one seems to have any answers. Just when it seems that things can’t get any stranger, McGee becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. As if Maureen didn’t have enough problems, the man on a mission to save her will have to save himself first—before time runs out. “The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.”—Jonathan Kellerman Featuring a new Introduction by Lee Child
The girl in the plain brown wrapper
The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper
Author: John Dann MacDonald
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper
The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper: Introduction by Lee Child
Author: John D MacDonald
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 144817032X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. All of John D MacDonald's books are thoughtful and explore human nature often at its most venal and this book is no exception. You won't be able to put this down! 'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' -- LEE CHILD 'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' -- STEPHEN KING 'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' -- KURT VONNEGUT '. . . my favorite novelist of all time' -- DEAN KOONTZ 'Great read with a plot that keeps you hooked to the end. Loved it!!!!' -- ***** Reader review 'Powerful story, intriguing plot, highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 'Prepare to read it in one sitting - too good to put down' -- ***** Reader review 'Essential reading for mystery buffs' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************** Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. When Travis McGee enters the prosperous town of Fort Courtney he quickly realises that something's not quite right. Here to rescue the suicidal daughter of a deceased friend, Travis is shocked by the string of murders and suicides that is taking over the town. Then, just when it seems that things can't get any stranger, Travis becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. To save the young woman, he's going to have to save himself first . . . First published in 1968, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper features an introduction by Lee Child *********************************************************************************************** Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 144817032X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. All of John D MacDonald's books are thoughtful and explore human nature often at its most venal and this book is no exception. You won't be able to put this down! 'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' -- LEE CHILD 'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' -- STEPHEN KING 'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' -- KURT VONNEGUT '. . . my favorite novelist of all time' -- DEAN KOONTZ 'Great read with a plot that keeps you hooked to the end. Loved it!!!!' -- ***** Reader review 'Powerful story, intriguing plot, highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 'Prepare to read it in one sitting - too good to put down' -- ***** Reader review 'Essential reading for mystery buffs' -- ***** Reader review *********************************************************** Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. He only works when his cash runs out, and his rule is simple: He'll help you find whatever was taken from you, as long as he can keep half. When Travis McGee enters the prosperous town of Fort Courtney he quickly realises that something's not quite right. Here to rescue the suicidal daughter of a deceased friend, Travis is shocked by the string of murders and suicides that is taking over the town. Then, just when it seems that things can't get any stranger, Travis becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. To save the young woman, he's going to have to save himself first . . . First published in 1968, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper features an introduction by Lee Child *********************************************************************************************** Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul
In a Plain Brown Wrapper
Author: Teddi Neevel
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1591602211
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1591602211
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Deuil en marron. [The Girl in the plain brown wrapper. Trad. de l'américain par Françoise Maleval].
Plain Brown Wrapper
Author: Karen G. Bates
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780380808915
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Now reissued--African-American columnist Alex Powell is coerced by her Los Angeles newspaper into helping the police find out who killed her publisher at an awards banquet on Martha's Vineyard.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780380808915
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 374
Book Description
Now reissued--African-American columnist Alex Powell is coerced by her Los Angeles newspaper into helping the police find out who killed her publisher at an awards banquet on Martha's Vineyard.
A MacDonald Potpourri
Author: Walter Shine
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Pale Gray for Guilt
Author: John D. MacDonald
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0307826708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, Pale Gray for Guilt is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Travis McGee’s old football buddy Tush Bannon is resisting pressure to sell off his floundering motel and marina to a group of influential movers and shakers. Then he’s found dead. For a big man, Tush was a pussycat: devoted to his wife and three kids and always optimistic about his business—even when things were at their worst. So even though his death is ruled a suicide, McGee suspects murder . . . and a vile conspiracy. “As a young writer, all I ever wanted was to touch readers as powerfully as John D. MacDonald touched me.”—Dean Koontz Tush Bannon was in the wrong spot at the wrong time. His measly plot of land just so happened to sit right in the middle of a rich parcel of five hundred riverfront acres that big-money real estate interests decided they simply must have. It didn’t matter that Tush was a nice guy with a family, or that he never knew he was dealing with a criminal element. They squashed him like a bug and walked away, counting their change. But one thing they never counted on: the gentle giant had a not-so-gentle friend in Travis McGee. And now he’s going to make them pay. Features a new Introduction by Lee Child
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 0307826708
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, Pale Gray for Guilt is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. Travis McGee’s old football buddy Tush Bannon is resisting pressure to sell off his floundering motel and marina to a group of influential movers and shakers. Then he’s found dead. For a big man, Tush was a pussycat: devoted to his wife and three kids and always optimistic about his business—even when things were at their worst. So even though his death is ruled a suicide, McGee suspects murder . . . and a vile conspiracy. “As a young writer, all I ever wanted was to touch readers as powerfully as John D. MacDonald touched me.”—Dean Koontz Tush Bannon was in the wrong spot at the wrong time. His measly plot of land just so happened to sit right in the middle of a rich parcel of five hundred riverfront acres that big-money real estate interests decided they simply must have. It didn’t matter that Tush was a nice guy with a family, or that he never knew he was dealing with a criminal element. They squashed him like a bug and walked away, counting their change. But one thing they never counted on: the gentle giant had a not-so-gentle friend in Travis McGee. And now he’s going to make them pay. Features a new Introduction by Lee Child