The Deep Blue Good-By [Mass Market Paperback] John D. MacDonald

Description

1964 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs, creases and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of “The Deep Blue Good-By” by John D. MacDonald is a true gem for collectors and fans of the hardboiled mystery genre. Published in 1964, it introduced the iconic character of Travis McGee, a beach bum turned self-described “salvage consultant” who recovers others’ property for a fee. MacDonald’s lean, muscular prose and vivid depictions of Florida’s sun-drenched landscapes set the tone for a series that would span 21 novels and cement his reputation as one of the masters of American crime fiction. This inaugural entry finds McGee embroiled in a missing-persons case that quickly escalates into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, showcasing MacDonald’s talent for intricate plotting and unflinching examinations of human nature’s darker impulses. A must-have for fans of the genre and a fascinating time capsule of 1960s Florida, this well-worn copy bears the honorable scars of many enthralled readings.