Books with title The Deep Blue Good-By

Travis McGee is 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.“The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.” —Jonathan KellermanMcGee isn’t particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet backwoods 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. Enter Junior’s latest victim, Lois Atkinson.Frail and broken, Lois can barely get out of bed when Travis finds her, let alone keep herself alive. But Travis turns into Mother McGee, giving Lois new life as he looks for the ruthless man who steals women’s spirits and livelihoods. But 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.“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.” —Mary Higgins Clark

Soothe little ones' nighttime fears with this unique bedtime book!Simply shine the beam of a light (not included) through the page ''windows'' to cast pictures on the wall as you read with your child.It's a fun and comforting way to end the day and experience a book together.PUBLISHER'S NOTE: For best results, use this shadow book with a small, single-bulb light source. A small pen light, other single-LED light, or the light on the back of a smartphone is recommended. Multi-LED flashlights are not recommended. If you have trouble getting a clear image, try moving your light closer to or farther away from the page.The Deep Blue Sea lets youngsters sail off to sleep with lovely sea-themed poems, such as ''The Owl and the Pussycat,'' ''Mermaids,'' ''Have You Ever Been A-Fishing?'' ''I Saw a Ship A-Sailing,'' ''Wynken, Blynken, and Nod,'' ''Five Little Fishes,'' and ''Little Drops of Water.''Ages 3 to 9.6-3/8 inches wide by 9 inches high.Covered wire-o-bound hardcover.

TRAVIS McGEEHe'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 HIAASENJOHN 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 WESTLAKETHE 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

Travis McGee is 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.“The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.” —Jonathan KellermanMcGee isn’t particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet backwoods 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. Enter Junior’s latest victim, Lois Atkinson.Frail and broken, Lois can barely get out of bed when Travis finds her, let alone keep herself alive. But Travis turns into Mother McGee, giving Lois new life as he looks for the ruthless man who steals women’s spirits and livelihoods. But 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.“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.” —Mary Higgins Clark

Travis McGee is 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.“The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.” —Jonathan KellermanMcGee isn’t particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet backwoods 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. Enter Junior’s latest victim, Lois Atkinson.Frail and broken, Lois can barely get out of bed when Travis finds her, let alone keep herself alive. But Travis turns into Mother McGee, giving Lois new life as he looks for the ruthless man who steals women’s spirits and livelihoods. But 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.“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.” —Mary Higgins Clark

The Witch Boy meets The Legend of Korra in this breathtaking, epic graphic novel. After a terrible political coup usurps their noble house, Hawke and Grayson flee to stay alive and assume new identities, Hanna and Grayce. Desperation and chance lead them to the Communion of Blue, an order of magical women who spin the threads of reality to their will. As the twins learn more about the Communion, and themselves, they begin to hatch a plan to avenge their family and retake their royal home. While Hawke wants to return to his old life, Grayce struggles to keep the threads of her new life from unraveling, and realizes she wants to stay in the one place that will allow her to finally live as a girl. This title will be simultaneously available in hardcover.

Travis McGee is 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.“The Travis McGee novels are among the finest works of fiction ever penned by an American author.” —Jonathan KellermanMcGee isn’t particularly strapped for cash, but how can anyone say no to Cathy, a sweet backwoods 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. Enter Junior’s latest victim, Lois Atkinson.Frail and broken, Lois can barely get out of bed when Travis finds her, let alone keep herself alive. But Travis turns into Mother McGee, giving Lois new life as he looks for the ruthless man who steals women’s spirits and livelihoods. But 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.“John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.” —Mary Higgins Clark