Jonathan Arnold reviewed Purple Place for Dying by John D. MacDonald (Travis McGee (2))
Review of 'Purple Place for Dying' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The third book in the much venerated Travis McGee series, this one finds Travis traveling to Texas to help out a damsel in distress. Things take an early and ugly turn very quickly and Travis gets embroiled in some crazy things, including killings in the high desert with a snake and disappearing bodies.
As is often the case, I think, when Travis leaves Florida, this isn't one of the stronger outings. It often felt a little forced, without as much interesting internal dialog that makes the whole series great. Of course, it is still better than 90% of the mysteries written!
In this case, you surely knew where the "girl" was going to end up - either with Travis or dead. But the story clipped along at a nice pace and it is just great going back to reading these books. Comfort food for the brain.
The third book in the much venerated Travis McGee series, this one finds Travis traveling to Texas to help out a damsel in distress. Things take an early and ugly turn very quickly and Travis gets embroiled in some crazy things, including killings in the high desert with a snake and disappearing bodies.
As is often the case, I think, when Travis leaves Florida, this isn't one of the stronger outings. It often felt a little forced, without as much interesting internal dialog that makes the whole series great. Of course, it is still better than 90% of the mysteries written!
In this case, you surely knew where the "girl" was going to end up - either with Travis or dead. But the story clipped along at a nice pace and it is just great going back to reading these books. Comfort food for the brain.
