The Long Lavender Look

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Travis deals with a Deep South sheriff in this one. What makes it so real is I've known this fellow, and he knows his characterkzation! (

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andyray | Jun 10, 2008 |

Travis McGee narrowly misses hitting a young girl with his car at night. Then as he walks away from the overturned car, someone shoots at him from an old truck. And when he complains to the local Florida sherriff, he gets arrested for murder. (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
John D. MacDonald	—	primary author	all editions	confirmed
Hiassen, Carl	Introduction	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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A Tan and Sandy Silence and Two Other Great Mysteries by John D. MacDonald

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Travis McGee (12)

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The Long Lavender Look

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Lew Arnstead (deputy)

Frank Baither

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Cypress City, Florida, USA

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

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Broward County, Florida, USA

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When I play with my cat, who knows but that she regards me more of a plaything than I do her? - Michel Eyquem De Montaigne

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Late April. Ten o'clock at night. Hustling south on Florida 112 through the eastern section of Cypress County, about twenty miles from the intersection of 112 and the Tamiami Trail.

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Featuring an Introduction by bestselling author Carl Hiaasen, here is another colorful adventure involving freewheeling gumshoe Travis McGee with millions and murder in a deadly Florida town by one of mystery's best-loved bestselling authors.

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When Travis McGee is arrested for murder in Cyprus County, Florida, he finds himself in the middle of a mystery involving police brutality, blackmail, murder, and $920,000 in stolen cash.