He's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. 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.

He's a self-described beach bum who won his houseboat in a card game. He's also a knight errant who's wary of credit cards, retirement benefits, political parties, mortgages, and television. 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....

With an introduction by CARL HIAASEN

JOHN D. MACDONALD

....the great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller.

--STEPHEN KING

....a master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer.

--MARY HIGGINS CLARK

....a dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character.

--SUE GRAFTON

....my favorite novelist of all time.

--DEAN KOONTZ

...the consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer.

--JONATHAN KELLERMAN

...remains one of my idols.

--DONALD WESTLAKE

THE TRAVIS McGEE SERIES

...one of the great sagas in American fiction.

--ROBERT B. PARKER

...what a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again.

--ED McBAIN