The Turquoise Lament
Travis McGee · Book 16Description
When an old friend’s daughter asks for help escaping a dangerous marriage in Hawaii, Travis McGee returns a life-debt by confronting the powerful men who have stripped her family of its security. Joined by Meyer, McGee devises an elaborate financial con against a ruthless circle of land developers, forcing him to navigate greed, betrayal, and shifting loyalties. Set against the beauty and menace of the islands, the novel explores friendship, justice, aging, and the moral costs of revenge. With its sharp psychological insight and intricate business intrigue, it showcases John D. MacDonald’s distinctive blend of hard-boiled action and philosophical reflection.
Available Editions
hardcover
Robert Hale Company
Published Jan 1, 1973
256 pages
ISBN: 9780709150084
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First Published
1973
Language
eng
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