Author:John D MacDonald
Fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham should not miss the Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers. A masterclass in thriller writing, Dress Her in Indigo is a hard-boiled page turner, full of witty observation and outstanding characterisation - 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
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review
'Fans of good writing will eat up these books, as I am doing' -- ***** Reader review
'Fantastic' -- ***** Reader review
'Utter genius' -- ***** Reader review
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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.
Travis McGee could never deny his old friend Meyer anything. So before he can even say please, Travis has agreed to accompany him to Mexico to look into the mysterious last months of the daughter of a rich friend.
Expecting to find out that the young woman had fallen in with the usual misfits and rebels, what they actually discover is stranger, and far more deadly. The deeper Travis digs, the less accidental the death starts to seem . . .
First published in 1969, Dress Her in Indigo features an introduction by Lee Child
The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller
—— Stephen KingA dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee
—— Sue GraftonThe 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
...my favorite novelist of all time
—— Dean KoontzA master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field
—— Mary Higgins ClarkWhat a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again
—— Ed McBainThere’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 SaulBlack Skies is one of, if not the best, of Indridason's books
—— Michael Carlson , Crime TimeIndridason is perhaps the best crime writer alive... Masterful as ever
—— Sydney Sun HeraldEssential Scandi-fiction
—— Sunday ExpressAn international literary phenomenon - and it's easy to see why. His novels are gripping, authentic, haunting and lyrical
—— HARLAN COBENNesbo is a clever writer and plotter. Over the years he has built a brilliant cast of supporting characters to orbit Hole and now it is their time to shine… Yet again, Nesbo has succeeded in producing a multi-layered and intertwining story that makes your head spin, while delivering a masterclass in suspenseful writing
—— Michelle Davies , Sunday ExpressPoliceman Harry Hole is flawed, but all the more perfect because of it… Nesbo keeps everything hanging in the balance, just the way his fans like it
—— UK Regional Press SyndicationPolice is a story replete with gory events, dark musings and a little social commentary
—— Sunday Business PostScandi-noir fans will be delighted
—— Daily ExpressComplicated, fast-moving… A skillfully put-together thriller
—— Independent on Sunday