The Lonely Silver Rain
By John D. MacDonald & Lee Child
- Release Date: 1985-03-12
- Genre: Hard-Boiled Mysteries
Description
From a beloved master of crime fiction, The Lonely Silver Rain is one of many classic novels featuring Travis McGee, the hard-boiled detective who lives on a houseboat.
Travis McGee has luck to thank for his reputation as a first-rate salvager of stolen boats. Now Billy Ingraham, a self-made tycoon, is betting that McGee can locate his $700,000 custom cruiser. McGee isn’t so sure. He knows all too well the dangerous link between Florida boatjackings and the drug trade, and he’s vowed never to swim with the sharks—but if he wants to keep his head (AKA finances) above water, swim he will.
“As a young writer, all I ever wanted was to touch readers as powerfully as John D. MacDonald touched me.”—Dean Koontz
Even though McGee doesn’t feel like sticking out his neck for this case, Billy’s wife, Millis, convinces him to step up to the challenge. Sort of. After a pilot friend leads him to the stolen vessel, McGee immediately regrets not going with his gut. The yacht is no longer an ordinary boat. It’s a slaughterhouse.
After witnessing the sordid scene, McGee realizes he’s knee-deep in the white-hot center of an international cocaine ring. In the midst of this terrifying ordeal and an affair with a very dangerous woman, McGee is shocked by the return of a secret from his past. Over the years, McGee has recovered many wrecks—now he’ll need to salvage his own life.
Features a new Introduction by Lee Child
Reviews
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5By GlennH13A side of a good man not seen deeply before. Excited to see how her entrance into his life unfolds. And just at the nick of time as there are hints of an aging hero slowing down. Congrats to the author!All 21
5By MstrparaJust finished last book Travis McGee series, rereading after 25 years. Absolutely best mystery series ever written, sorry there will be no more. Just wished I could have met Mr. MacDonald and told him how much I enjoyed each of his books.The lonley Silver Rain
5By Joel B 1000A wondeful end to my favorite Literary HeroOh, yeah!
5By whateverdoyouwantforanameAny Travis McGee novel is a treat with which to curl up on a comfy chair - you won't be stirring again for a long time. I've read and reread them all several times. John D. McDonald is an excellent writer, although somewhat dated in this age of PC-ness.
