Darker Than Amber A Travis McGee Novel
Darker Than Amber by John D. MacDonald is a reprint edition published by Random House Publishing Group on April 9, 2013. This 256-page novel features Travis McGee, a hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat. The story begins with a fishing trip that takes a dangerous turn when McGee and his friend Meyer encounter Evangeline, a woman who falls into the water. As McGee learns about her troubled past, he becomes determined to help her create a new life, even as he faces a gang of murderers.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense. Evangeline, who initially appears to be a victim, reveals a more complex character as she draws McGee and Meyer into her dangerous world. The plot thickens when Evangeline’s life is threatened, leading McGee to confront not only her partners in crime but also the darker aspects of her character. This edition offers a fresh perspective on MacDonald’s classic work, appealing to fans of hard-boiled fiction and thrillers.
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From a beloved master of crime fiction, Darker Than Amber is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat.
A fishing trip is anything but relaxing when Travis McGee is involved. As McGee and his friend Meyer settle down to some midnight casting, a woman falls into the water from the bridge above them. Her name is Evangeline, and the hints she gives about the events leading to her near drowning suggest a less than pristine past. But McGee has saved her, and now he wants to see her make a new life—even if it means confronting a gang of murderers that makes his blood run cold.
“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in his field.”—Mary Higgins Clark
Evangeline may be the intended target in a complex scheme, but she’s no ordinary victim. Behind her darker than amber eyes is a woman who lures men onto her boat and robs them, throwing them overboard when she’s done with them. And now she’s enlisted the resistant Travis and Meyer to rescue her “savings” from her partners in crime.
When Evangeline winds up dead, McGee and Meyer must get involved. But the stakes are high—and Evangeline may not be the only casualty of her cruel game.
Features a new Introduction by Lee Child
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