Travis Mcgee 01 - The Deep Blue Good-by May 2026

: He is described as a tall, tanned, and sandy-haired man with pale gray eyes. He is often noted as a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

McGee is not a traditional private investigator; he is an "adventurer" and "philosopher" based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Travis McGee 01 - The Deep Blue Good-By

In this first outing, McGee is approached by Cathy Kerr, a woman whose father—a deceased WWII veteran—had hidden a valuable treasure he brought back from the war. : He is described as a tall, tanned,

: He recovers items or money stolen from people who have no legal recourse. His fee is strictly 50% of the recovered value plus expenses. McGee is not a traditional private investigator; he

Originally published in 1964, is the debut novel in John D. MacDonald’s iconic series featuring Travis McGee. The book establishes the blueprint for the next 20 entries in the series, introducing a "salvage consultant" who lives on a custom houseboat, the Busted Flush , won in a poker game. Character Profile: Travis McGee

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