The Empty Copper Sea A Travis McGee Novel
The Empty Copper Sea by John D. MacDonald is a revised edition published by Random House Publishing Group on September 10, 2013. This 288-page novel features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who resides on a houseboat. The story begins when Van Harder, a proud man reluctant to ask for help, approaches McGee to salvage his reputation after a boating incident that left his employer presumed dead. McGee must navigate a web of deceit to uncover the truth behind the mysterious circumstances surrounding the case.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of mystery and suspense as McGee investigates the events leading to the disappearance of Hubbard Lawless. The plot thickens as McGee discovers that Harder may have been framed, prompting him to confront various characters who have their own motives tied to Lawless’s fate. This edition offers a fresh perspective on MacDonald’s classic crime fiction, making it a notable addition for fans of the genre.
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From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Empty Copper Sea is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat.
Asking for help is something a proud man like Van Harder would never do. So when he shows up at the Busted Flush, Travis McGee knows that he must be the man’s last resort. What Harder wants salvaged is his reputation. After a long career as a seaman, he was piloting a boat the night his employer fell overboard. Harder is certain he’s been set up, but to help him, McGee must prove that a dead man is actually alive.
“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all us in the field. Talk about the best.”—Mary Higgins Clark
The fateful ride started with Harder at the helm of Hubbard Lawless’s luxury cruiser. It ends with him coming to, fuzzy and disoriented, and Hub lost to the water. Now everyone is saying that Harder got drunk, passed out, and is negligent in his boss’s death. The thing is, Van’s not a drinker . . . at least, not anymore.
Who would want to frame the good captain, and to what end? Dead or alive, Lawless is worth a lot of money. People are always eager to get a piece of that action—including some, as McGee soon finds, who are willing to take a piece out of anyone who gets in their way.
Features a new Introduction by Lee Child
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