Michael Symmons Roberts’s fourth book of poetry, Corpus, was the winner of the 2004 Whitbread Poetry Award, and was shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot Prize, the Forward Prize, and the Griffin International Prize. His sixth collection, Drysalter, was the winner of both the Forward Prize and the Costa Poetry Prize in 2013. He collaborated with Paul Farley on Edgelands (Cape/Vintage) and will do so again in The Deaths of the Poets (Cape, 2017). He has also worked many times with the composer James MacMillan. He has published two novels, and is Professor of Poetry at Manchester Metropolitan University.

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Susan Sallis

An epic tale of love and rivalry from the Sunday Times bestselling author and multi-million copy seller Susan Sallis, perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher. 
 
READERS ARE LOVING SWEETER THAN WINE! 
"This is a good read with vivid characters and locations." - 5 STARS 
"I'm looking forward to more stories by this author. Hopefully there will be more about these characters in the future." - 5 STARS 
 
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Two families. Two young lovers. Their loyalties divided; their hearts torn in two. 
 
1850, Barbados. A quarrel between two rival families on a sugar plantation sets off years of resentment and rivalry between the Rudolphs and the Martinez. 
 
1927, Bristol. Jack Martinez dances with Maude Rudolph at the Michaelmas Ball. A spark is kindled, a passion grows. 
 
Can the two young lovers bring their families together or will age-old enmities be too deep-rooted...?

Sweeter Than Wine

A heart-warming and uplifting romance from bestselling author Susan Sallis…

John Macken

If you like Kathy Reichs, Karin Slaughter and Patricia Cornwell, you'll love this edgy and engrossing forensic thriller by bestselling author John Macken. 
 
"A terrific forensic thriller, which real flesh and blood characters and a plot that never lets up" - PETER ROBINSON 
"Tense and absorbing" - OBSERVER 
"A great page-turner" -- ***** Reader review 
"Fast and furious...and full of intrigue" -- *****Reader review 
"Kept me hooked right to the last page" -- *****Reader review 
 
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FOR AN EX-COP, PRISON IS A DEATH SENTENCE... 
 
Reuben Maitland has lost everything: his job, his marriage, his reputation. Fired from CID's elite forensic investigation unit, he is forced to turn to the other side of the law to find work. 
 
 Michael Brawn is currently enjoying the hospitality of Her Majesty at Pentonville maximum security prison. He is not who he claims to be and has been placed there on forged genetic evidence. Evidence that was submitted to the court on Reuben's authority. But who is he, and why is he there? 
 
 Reuben is offered one chance to clear his name. He needs to discover Brawn's real identity and, more importantly, his reason for falsely entering prison. And there is only one way of getting to him. Reuben is going to have to enter Pentonville. 
 
But as he is about to find out, prison is a very dangerous place for an ex-copper.

Trial By Blood

(Reuben Maitland: book 2):  A powerful and riveting thriller that will keep you hooked

Sally Stewart

Gertrude Wyndham had come to Providence as a young bride and had somehow fused an ill-knit family together and made the beautiful old house a place of refuge and healing. And then the war came. 
 
Her daughter Sybil never returned from France. Defying all convention she went to live with Henri Blanchard, twenty years older than herself, a man who, for years, had been in love with her mother. 
 
Ned Wyndham, the beloved son and heir of Providence, returned from the trenches a shell-shocked ghost locked into his own private hell. Only at Providence did he appear to return to some kind of tranquillity - and now it seemed as though the house must be sold, for the war had devastated the fortunes of the Wyndhams as well as Ned's sanity. 
 
It was Lucy who was to save their home. Frank Thornley, son of a wealthy Birmingham factory owner, desperately loved the third child of Providence. If she married him, the house and the family would be saved. And so Lucy, young, warm, vibrant, married Frank whom she did not love, and hoped that, in time, Providence would make everything come right for all of them.

The Bird Of Happiness

John D MacDonald

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favourite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Good page turner' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 32-year-old Mona is in love with a poor, young college professor, but is trapped in a marriage with a wealthy businessman whom she is convinced is stealing from her trust fund. To get out, she does what any self-respecting woman would do: she hires someone to steal her money back so she can run away with the man she loves. 
 
 Travis McGee isn't sure he wants to help out...until he sees Mona shot dead on the cliffs near her cabin. 
 
But when he arrives at the scene, her body is gone. And there's no trace of them ever having met. 
 
Will Travis prove that what he saw was real, and unravel a complex murder web, in time to save his own skin? 
 
FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1964, A PURPLE PLACE FOR DYING INCLUDES AN INTRODUCTION BY LEE CHILD. 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

A Purple Place for Dying

(Travis McGee: 3): an unputdownable and suspenseful thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'A cracking good read' -- ***** Reader review 
'A great read!' -- ***** Reader review 
'MacDonald is simply an unsurpassed storyteller' -- ***** Reader review 
'This read will keep you up all night...never a dull moment!' -- ***** Reader review 
'One of the best in the series. Well plotted, filled with surprising twists.' -- ***** Reader review 
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A lovely young thing, wearing little more than a determined look, streaks out of the darkness and into Travis McGee's headlights. 
 
McGee misses her, but lands upside down in ten feet of water - and right into the heart of a violent mystery. 
 
It turns out a local thug has just been killed, and Travis and his friend Meyer are suddenly promoted to lead suspects. To clear their names, they must gather their resources to fight against a deeply corrupt system that would rather see them dead than innocent . . . 
 
First published in 1970, The Long Lavender Look features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Long Lavender Look: Introduction by Lee Child

an edge-of-your-seat thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this edge-of-your-seat thriller. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Another terrific Travis book - wonderful characters, exciting story, lots of action, excellent writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Exceptional' -- ***** Reader review 
'I could not put it down until it was finished' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
Travis McGee receives an unexpected guest, Harry Broll, who is convinced that he's hiding his missing wife. The desperate man gets off a shot before Travis can wrestle his gun away. Worried that he's losing his touch, Travis decides to get Harry off his case and prove he's still in top form in one fell swoop. 
 
Travis's search for the missing woman takes him to Grenada, where he's soon tangling with con artists and killers. No longer wallowing in self-pity, Travis has more pressing concerns - like saving his own skin. 
 
First published in 1971, A Tan and Sandy Silence features an introduction by Lee Child 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

A Tan and Sandy Silence: Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 13): a high-octane, white-knuckle ride of a  thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Lissa Evans

'Bloody funny, bloody moving - bloody buy it!' - Meera Syal 
 
Some people live life in the fast lane. Others have stalled and are waiting for assistance on the side of the road, sustained only by the piece of chewing gum they've just found in the glove compartment. 
 
Spencer's ex-lover has died, leaving him a lizard and a list of things to do before the end of the year. 
 
Spencer's friend Fran shares a house and a mortgage with her brother and his girlfriend, a woman with delicate wrists and a bloated cat. 
 
Fran's neighbour Iris is slave to the three men in her life: an aging father who likes the phone and two teenage sons who cannot fathom the washing machine. 
 
Maybe it's not about living life in the fast lane. It's about learning to live at all. 
 
Spencer's List is a wonderfully funny tale of life lived on the edge - of reason, of failure and of (just possibly) a brighter future. 
 
Featuring an extract of the next book by Lissa Evans, V FOR VICTORY

Spencer's List

From the bestselling author of Old Baggage

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. This high-octane and all-action thriller with its witty turn of phrase and standout characterisation will have you gripped. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'As usual a fascinating story line which grips you to the end' -- ***** Reader review 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant mystery and thriller storytelling' -- ***** Reader review 
'It is impossible to capture the liquid beauty of his writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Timeless tales - great when written, and still great today' -- ***** Reader review 
'What a writer' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 An ex-girlfriend of Travis McGee is convinced she's being watched. Her late husband, a world-renowned neurosurgeon, converted his considerable estate into cash before he died. The trouble is nobody can find it, including her. But there are those who don't believe her and will stop at nothing to prove it. 
 
 As Travis McGee tries to untangle the mess and protect his terrified ex-lover, he discovers that the doctor's enemies are far more determined than even he could have imagined . . . 
 
 First published in 1966, One Fearful Yellow Eye features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

One Fearful Yellow Eye : Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 8): an enthralling and entrancing thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. All of John D MacDonald's books are thoughtful and explore human nature often at its most venal and this book is no exception. You won't be able to put this down! 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' -- LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' -- STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' -- KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' -- DEAN KOONTZ 
 
'Great read with a plot that keeps you hooked to the end. Loved it!!!!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Powerful story, intriguing plot, highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 
'Prepare to read it in one sitting - too good to put down' -- ***** Reader review 
'Essential reading for mystery buffs' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
When Travis McGee enters the prosperous town of Fort Courtney he quickly realises that something's not quite right. Here to rescue the suicidal daughter of a deceased friend, Travis is shocked by the string of murders and suicides that is taking over the town. 
 
 Then, just when it seems that things can't get any stranger, Travis becomes the lead suspect in the murder of a local nurse. To save the young woman, he's going to have to save himself first . . . 
 
 First published in 1968, The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper: Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 10): a masterpiece in suspenseful thriller writing from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Let John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - take you on a ride with this high-octane, all-action thriller. Jam packed with witty observation and unforgettable characters, and peppered with moments of refreshing introspection, this is perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Yet another page turner from John D MacDonald' -- ***** Reader review 
'Compelling writing, strong story and living and breathing characters - vintage McGee' -- ***** Reader review 
'Go and read them all, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
'They don't do them like this any more' -- ***** Reader review 
'Brilliant' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 
Trouble has a way of finding Travis McGee, no matter where he hides. When an old friend, conned out of his life savings by his ex-wife, unexpectedly turns up at his door, he finds himself pursuing a violently twisted hustler to get it back. 
 
 What starts out as a simple job soon turns into a dangerous mission when he comes face-to-face with a quick-thinking and quicker-fisted enemy. To beat him, Travis is going to have to play him at his own game... 
 
 First published in 1965, Bright Orange for the Shroud features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Bright Orange for the Shroud: Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 6): a masterpiece in suspenseful thriller writing from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. Skilfully tense and simultaneously laid-back with a real sense of time, place and character, this is a gripping read you won't be able to put down. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'A superb read!' -- ***** Reader review 
'Classic and cleverly plotted story from a writing master - highly recommended' -- ***** Reader review 
'Gold standard' -- ***** Reader review 
'A gripping and engulfing story' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 News reaches Travis McGee that Tush, an old football buddy of his, has committed suicide. But Travis suspects foul play. Tush had just discovered that his small plot of land was sat right in the middle of a highly profitable parcel of riverfront acres. Certain big-time movers and shakers had badly wanted him out of the way. 
 
 But proving it suddenly looks a lot more difficult when Travis discovers a note from Tush's wife saying she was leaving him. Travis must work fast to uncover the truth if he's going to save what's left of his friend's family . . . 
 
 First published in 1968, Pale Grey for Guilt features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Pale Grey for Guilt : Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 9):  a captivating and compellingly unputdownable thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Travis McGee finds himself in the one place he would never choose to be: New York City, where no one can be trusted. 
 
MacDonald only gets better as he lays bare more of his America. Find out why he is the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
 
 
Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 Travis McGee's old army buddy needs a favour. 
 
His sister's fiancé has just been murdered in what the authorities claim was a standard Manhattan mugging. But Nina knows better. 
 
Her soon-to-be husband had been looking too closely at his firm's books, and he'd found that the numbers weren't adding up. 
 
 Travis is determined to get to the bottom of things, but just as he's closing in on the truth he finds himself taken captive. 
Some people will go to any lengths to make sure their secrets don't get out . . . 
 
 
Featuring an introduction by Lee Child 
 
 
Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 '. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

A Nightmare in Pink

(Travis McGee: 2): the danger is palpable and the setting more so in McGee’s return, the second novel from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham should not miss the Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers. A masterclass in thriller writing, Dress Her in Indigo is a hard-boiled page turner, full of witty observation and outstanding characterisation - you won't be able to put this down! 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Hugely enjoyable' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fans of good writing will eat up these books, as I am doing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fantastic' -- ***** Reader review 
'Utter genius' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
Travis McGee could never deny his old friend Meyer anything. So before he can even say please, Travis has agreed to accompany him to Mexico to look into the mysterious last months of the daughter of a rich friend. 
 
Expecting to find out that the young woman had fallen in with the usual misfits and rebels, what they actually discover is stranger, and far more deadly. The deeper Travis digs, the less accidental the death starts to seem . . . 
 
First published in 1969, Dress Her in Indigo features an introduction by Lee Child

Dress Her in Indigo: Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 11): an unmissable and unputdownable thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Wayne Johnston

Wayne Johnston is Canada's Roddy Doyle" Anne-Marie McDonald, author of Fall Down on Your Knees 
 
Young Draper Doyle Ryan lives in a most peculiar household. His relations, proudly eccentric and passionately Catholic, run a rather shabby newspaper, a funeral home, a convent and an orphanage. When they're not attending wakes or going to confession, they're watching Hockey Night in Canada, cheering for their beloved -- and Catholic -- Montreal Canadiens in their never-ending jousts with the Protestant Toronto Maple Leafs. 
 
A bewildered Draper Doyle tries to make sense of all this. But he's plagued by the first stirrings of his own budding sexuality. Then there are the sudden ghostly appearances of his recently deceased father. What is the secret behind that death, he wonders. And will the Habs beat the Leafs and win the Stanley Cup? 
 
Canadian reviews: 
"An authentic comic genius" Montreal Gazette 
"An absolute stunner -- achingly funny, needle sharp and packing an unexpected wallop . . . The literary equivalent of a small-budget movie masterpiece with heart, soul and brains" Time Out

The Divine Ryans

The Travis McGee series by John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - is one for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham not to miss. This high-octane and all-action thriller with its witty turn of phrase and standout characterisation will have you gripped. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Great page turners, always some great lines and observations in there that are still relevant.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fantastic writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Magnificent' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 Hollywood's leading lady Lysa Dean isn't in the business of making mistakes. But a night involving a debauched party and some naked photos turns out to be one mistake too many. If the pictures get out, Lysa's engagement to her rich, strait-laced fiancé won't stand a chance. She needs someone to set her life back on track. 
 
 Travis McGee has his own reasons for taking the job. He soon finds himself led on a wild chase across the country, trying to track down everyone associated with the fateful evening. 
 
But just when Travis thinks he knows exactly where things are headed, one big twist shakes his very core... 
 
First published in 1964, The Quick Red Fox features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Quick Red Fox

(Travis McGee: 4): an edge-of-your-seat thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

James Crumley

‘Crumley in scintillating form: an anarchic, savagely violent and brilliantly written lament for a vanishing past’ Evening Standard 
 
James Crumley is the king of hard-boiled noir, credited with inspiring the next generation of crime writers – including Dennis Lehane and Michael Connelly – and best known for his two private detectives, Milo Milodragovitch and C. W. Sughrue. He brought them together for one wild, pulse-pounding ride. This is that story. 
 
Someone shot Sughrue and left him for dead, and someone stole Milo’s $3million inheritance. And they’re not the kind of men to let it go. They’ve joined forces in El Paso and they’re set for a wild ride across America. They’re out for revenge… 
 
‘No one in American crime fiction writes sharper, more authentic dialogue, nor more exciting action, nor, beneath the tough façade, has a greater feel for the values and mores that really matter’ The Times

Bordersnakes

Patricia Burns

They were the talented ones - young, fresh, arrogant, with a bright golden world swinging ahead of them. Then came that terrible, traumatic summer, their last summer together, the summer that had savagely thrust them into the adult world. 
 
Jill - the leader, brilliant, ambitious. She made it to the top but never recovered from that nightmare summer. 
 
Carol - lovely, languid, destined to be a great artist until her own sexuality destroyed her dreams. 
 
Penny - determined to drag herself from a council estate and a scrounging father to the glittering world of the stage. 
 
Andrea - loyal, obedient, self-effacing - and dazzled to be part of the clever set. She never realized her life was a lie. 
 
They never really knew the truth about that summer - just that it had changed their lives.

With A Little Help From My Friends

Jilly Cooper

In 'Forsaking All Others', Julia Nicholson is blissfully happy. She's married to the wonderful David, they have a gorgeous home and a ginger kitten called Kitchen, and she wouldn't change a thing. Until a chance encounter with the devastatingly attractive film director, Richard de Lisle, shows her what she never knew she was missing. 
 
In 'Temporary Set-Back', for Jenny, the only good thing about working at fusty publishers Mildew &amp; Rambridge is the delectable editor Rupert Rambridge. Jenny is desperate for him to notice her - if only he'd pay her a fraction of the attention that handsome but sleazy Mr Curtis does. The chance to temp for Mr Rambridge's usual secretary might just see her daydreams become reality - but does she really know the type of man she's dealing with? 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these two short stories were previously published in the collection Lisa &amp; Co.

Forsaking All Others/Temporary Set-Back (Storycuts)

Set against the glorious Cotswold countryside and the playgrounds of the world, Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles offer an intoxicating blend of skulduggery, swooning romance, sexual adventure and hilarious high jinks. 
 
This special 2-for-1 collection features two of these classic titles: Riders and Rivals. 
 
Riders 
 
Riders takes the lid off international showjumping, a sport where the brave horses are almost human, but the humans behave like animals. 
 
The brooding hero, gypsy Jake Lovell, under whose magic hands the most difficult horse or woman becomes biddable, is driven to the top by his loathing of the beautiful bounder and darling of the show ring, Rupert Campbell-Black. Having filched each other's horses, and fought and fornicated their way around the capitals of Europe, the feud between the two men finally erupts with devastating consequences during the Los Angeles Olympics. 
 
Rivals 
 
Into the cut-throat world of Corinium television comes Declan O'Hara, a mega-star of great glamour and integrity. Living rather too closely across the valley is Rupert Campbell-Black, divorced and as dissolute as ever, and now the Tory Minister for Sport. 
 
Declan needs only a few days at Corinium to realise that the Managing Director, Lord Baddingham, is a crook who has recruited him merely to help retain the franchise for Corinium. Baddingham has also enticed Cameron Cook, a gorgeous but domineering woman executive, to produce Declan's programme. Declan and Cameron detest each other, provoking a storm of controversy into which Rupert plunges with his usual abandon. 
 
As a rival group emerges to pitch for the franchise, reputations ripen and decline, true love blossoms and burns, marriages are made and shattered, and sex raises its (delicious) head at almost every throw as, in bed and boardroom, the race is on to capture the Cotswold Crown.

Jilly Cooper: Rivals and Riders

Ebook Bundle

As we've come to expect from John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - this thriller, with its vivid characterisation, masterful sense of suspense and sardonic take on life, is so gripping, you'll be hard pressed not to finish it in one sitting. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'It is impossible to capture the liquid beauty of his writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Timeless tales - great when written, and still great today' -- ***** Reader review 
'What a writer' -- ***** Reader review 
'Go and read them all, you won't regret it' -- ***** Reader review 
'They don't do them like this any more' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
Travis McGee and his friend are on a fishing trip when they witness a woman being tossed from a bridge into the open sea. Travis rescues her, but Evangeline is clearly no ordinary victim. Behind her darker-than-amber eyes is a seductive woman with her own agenda. 
 
 Now that he's saved her, Travis wants to help Evangeline make a new life. But to do so he must confront a gang of murderers so terrifying they make his blood run cold . . . 
 
 First published in 1966, Darker than Amber features an introduction by Lee Child 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Darker than Amber: Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 7): a compelling and captivating thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

The edge-of-your-seat thriller that was so good it inspired a generation of crime writers. Well-paced, intelligently written and with a penchant for characterisation, this series is not one to miss. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, James Patterson and John Grisham. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' - LEE CHILD 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - STEPHEN KING 
 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' - KURT VONNEGUT 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 Travis McGee isn't particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet girl who's been tortured repeatedly by her manipulative ex-boyfriend Junior Allen? What Travis isn't anticipating is just how many women Junior has torn apart and left in his wake. 
 
 As Travis hunts for the ruthless man who steals women's sensibilities and livelihoods, he can't guess how violent his quest is soon to become. 
 
He'll learn the hard way that there must be casualties in this game of cat and mouse... 
 
Featuring an introduction by Lee Child. 
 
 
Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 '. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Deep Blue Goodbye

(Travis McGee: 1): introducing the inspiration behind a genre: Travis McGee, from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Joanne Harris

In 'Any Girl Can Be A Candykiss Girl!', the fashion house Candykiss listens to its consumer, the little girls, not their parents. Their pleasure is creating clothing for them to express themselves, never mind how contemptuous the adult generation - sexually and emotionally threatened - is of them. 
 
In 'Tea with the Birds', the worst crime of all is to be an outsider - wrong face, wrong clothes, wrong voice. And if you never raise your eyes from the ground, you will be labelled a snob by your neighbours. Yet when an isolated, lonely outcast meets a new tenant in the building of bedsits where she lives, she learns to spread her wings. 
 
In 'The G-SUS Gene', Oz 'Mad Dog' O'Shea is the Chosen One. Twenty years ago, mankind experienced near-total wipeout. Now only he is left to lead the quest for enlightenment. 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, these three short stories were previously published in the collection Jigs &amp; Reels.

Any Girl Can Be a CandyKiss Girl!/Tea with the Birds/The G-SUS Gene (Storycuts)

John D MacDonald - bestselling author and the inspiration behind a generation of crime writers - has penned a thriller so compelling and addictive and full of intrigue and incident, you won't be able to stop reading. Perfect for fans of Lee Child, Michael Connelly and John Grisham, this suspenseful mystery will get right under your skin. 
 
'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' -- LEE CHILD 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' -- STEPHEN KING 
'To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.' -- KURT VONNEGUT 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - DEAN KOONTZ 
'Great page turners, always some great lines and observations in there that are still relevant.' -- ***** Reader review 
'Fantastic writing' -- ***** Reader review 
'Excellent - a classy thriller by a master of the genre' -- ***** Reader review 
'An excellent read.....' -- ***** Reader review 
 
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Travis McGee isn't your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
 When Travis McGee picks up the phone and hears a voice from his past, he can't help it: he has to meddle. Especially when he has the chance to reunite Sam, his reckless, restless old friend, with the woman who's been waiting for him. 
 
 But the case takes a sinister turn when Sam shows up brutally cut and lying in a pool of his own blood. Travis is left to uncover the truth in a violent chase that takes him to dark but beautiful Mexico. 
 
But when the truth is as terrifying as this, does he really want answers at all? 
 
 First published in 1965, A Deadly Shade of Gold features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
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Further Praise for the Travis McGee series: 
 
 'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He's great because he has a philosophical side - he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
 'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
 'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
 'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
 'There's only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

A Deadly Shade of Gold: Introduction by Lee Child

(Travis McGee: 5): an unmissable and unputdownable thriller from the grandmaster of American crime fiction

Mary Selby

When Robert Peabody, the new vicar, moved into the village of Bumpstaple, the villagers were naturally agog. And when they discovered that, not only was he handsome enough to send the spinsters of the parish all a-flutter, he was also divorced, and a single parent, it was agreed that he could not be allowed to remain single for long. Mavis Entwhistle, whose pastry had caused successive vicars to consider fasting as a desirable alternative lifestyle, had decided that her surprisingly lovely daughter Sally (for Mavis was no more endowed with a beautiful face than with a light hand at the pastryboard) would make the perfect vicar's wife. Sally, having beaten off her mother's attempts to marry her off to the washing machine repair man, the milkman and the baker's assistant, refused to meet this latest candidate for her hand, until a chance encounter in the mobile library led to some surprising and decidedly un-vicarish behaviour. 
 
Robert's son, meanwhile, was trying to cope with adolescent confusion in the form of Claire, whom he met on the school bus. Claire had quite enough to cope with, what with her spots and the dreadful embarrassment of her mother Tessa's advancing pregnancy - and at her age, too! And as though this were not enough, she was having to put up with the child from her hell, her cousin Hugh, who had come to stay while his parents were abroad. When Robert planned to hold a new-style Carol Service and Hugh decided to introduce a little realism into the Christmas story in the shape of Tessa's pet pig, the villagers began to wonder just what was in store for them.

That Awkward Age

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
Discover Travis McGee with this special collection. Features books four, five and six of John D. MacDonald’s classic series. 
 
The Quick Red Fox 
Hollywood’s leading lady Lysa Dean isn’t in the business of making mistakes. But a night involving a debauched party and some naked photos turns out to be one mistake too many. Travis McGee soon finds himself led on a wild chase across the country, trying to track down everyone associated with the fateful evening. But just when Travis thinks he knows exactly where things are headed, one big twist shakes his very core . . . 
 
A Deadly Shade of Gold 
When Travis McGee picks up the phone and hears a voice from his past, he can’t help it, he has to meddle. Especially when he has the chance to reunite Sam, his reckless, restless old friend, with the woman who’s been waiting for him. 
 
But the case takes a sinister turn when Sam shows up brutally cut and lying in a pool of his own blood. Travis is left to uncover the truth in a violent chase that takes him to dark but beautiful Mexico. But when the truth is as terrifying as this, does he really want answers at all? 
 
Bright Orange for the Shroud 
When an old friend, conned out of his life savings by his ex-wife, unexpectedly turns up at Travis McGee’s door, he finds himself pursuing a violently twisted hustler to get it back. What starts out as a simple job soon turns into a dangerous mission when he comes face-to-face with a quick-thinking and quicker-fisted enemy. To beat him, Travis is going to have to play him at his own game . . . 
 
Features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

Travis McGee: Books 4-6

Introduction by Lee Child

'MacDonald had a huge influence on me . . . Reacher is like a fully detached version of Travis McGee' LEE CHILD 
 
Travis McGee isn’t your typical knight in shining armour. 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. 
 
Around four in the morning, Travis McGee is jarred awake by a ghost from his past: an old flame who needs a place to stash a package full of cash. He agrees to help. Two weeks later she’s dead. 
Left with a hundred grand and a nagging conscience, Travis goes to a seedy little town to look into Carrie’s previous life. But what Travis finds only pushes him further into the corrupt world she was trying to escape . . . 
 
First published in 1975, The Dreadful Lemon Sky features an introduction by Lee Child 
 
JOHN D. MACDONALD: A GRAND MASTER CRIME WRITER 
 
'The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller' - Stephen King 
 
'Travis McGee is my favourite fiction detective. He’s great because he has a philosophical side – he will fight a bunch of mobsters in a car park and then have a muse about life, the universe and everything' - Tony Parsons 
 
'A dominant influence on writers crafting the continuing series character . . . I envy the generation of readers just discovering Travis McGee' - Sue Grafton 
 
'The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author and they retain a remarkable sense of freshness' - Jonathan Kellerman 
 
'. . . my favorite novelist of all time' - Dean Koontz 
 
'A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field' - Mary Higgins Clark 
 
'What a joy that these timeless and treasured novels are available again' - Ed McBain 
 
'There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again . . . He is the all-time master of the American mystery novel' - John Saul

The Dreadful Lemon Sky: Introduction by Lee Child

Travis McGee, No.16

Christopher Fowler

You won't see them unless you know where to look... 
High above London's teeming streets exists a timeless universe with laws and codes known only to itself. Suspended in the skies by a complex system of cables and wires, two rival factions prepare to do battle for control of their world and the eventual manipulation of the city below... 
 
Welcome to Roofworld. 
 
Rose, a beautiful, feisty, amateur photographer - and Robert, a shy but cynical scriptwriter, witness a rooftop kidnapping by chance. And then they hear of strange rooftop murders that are being discovered almost daily - and they want to know more. But in their clumsy efforts to understand, they become caught up in an intense power struggle between honest seekers of another life and the consummate evil of a power-mad leader in control of society's hopeless. Together, Rose and Robert become inextricably caught up in a violent war among a nearly invisible people who could easily control the future of the world . . .

Roofworld

Sean Longley

When Simon Legris, a physician from Paris, returns from an expedition to Africa, he brings home a monkey that understands human speech and names him Jacques LeSinge. Utterly devoted to him, Jacques becomes his servant. While in the service of an ailing marquis, Legris receives some shattering hews -Jacques has been accused of molesting the aristocrat's wife and has been dismissed in disgrace. 
 
After an audacious French Revolutionary plot goes wrong, Jacques stands in the dock in Hartlepool accused of espionage. Warrens, a lowly 'one-guinea brief' barrister, stands to defend him. In the greatest challenge of his career, he mounts a defence that asks: what makes a man? 
 
A demonically witty digest of all things eighteenth-century, this is an eccentric and hugely entertaining début.

The Hartlepool Monkey

Gawky Jessica has always been overshadowed by her gorgeous older sister, Helen. Finally out in the big wide world on her own, Jessica is determined to forge her own path as a journalist - but she can't quite forget the feelings she had for Danny all those years ago. Danny was one of her sister's many admirers, but he always had time for Jessica, who fell for him hook, line and sinker. When a chance invite to the most glamorous party of the year means their paths will cross once again, Jessica is determined to show Danny that the gangly ugly duckling he remembers has finally grown up. 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, this short story was previously published in the collection Lisa &amp; Co.

The Ugly Swan (Storycuts)

Su Tong

Tan Feng was my one and only friend in Sichuan. He was the same age as me: about eight or nine. Tan Feng's family lived next door to us, and their other kids were all girls, so you can imagine how they spoiled their only boy. They really adored him, but they didn't know what he got up to. Tan Feng stole things. 
 
Part of the Storycuts series, this short story was previously published in the collection Madwoman on the Bridge.

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