The Lonely Silver Rain

A Travis McGee Novel, Book 21

By: John D. MacDonald

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

Length: 7 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Searching for a wealthy friend's yacht, Travis McGee puts himself square in the center of the international cocaine trade, and finds himself the target of some of the most ruthless villains he's ever met. Contemplating his own mortality for the first time, Travis McGee discovers amid all the danger the astonishing surprise behind the cat-shaped pipe cleaners someone is leaving at his door. This is vintage McGee in a novel that confirms John D. MacDonald's reputation as one of the greatest suspense writers of all time.

©1985 John D. MacDonald Publishing, Inc. (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

His Last and best, lose the narrator!

Where does The Lonely Silver Rain rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is one of the top 3 books he has written. Though the performance byPetkoff is Miserable, and DOES take away from the overall audiobook, I'm blind, and have NO CHOICE but to put up with him, IF I want the story. The narrator that was used on the abridged 4 tape audio books, was SO MUCH better, He made the stories WORK! I have ALL of those all 21 Travis Mcghees that is.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Lonely Silver Rain?

When Travis McGhee meets his daughter, and finds out her mother was "Puss", the Jolly Random Redhead.

How could the performance have been better?

Lose that LOUSY NARRATOR, Robert Pletkoff! I have Heard worse, but, I cannot remember where.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

"Wanted" by a Cartel, usually means DEAD! Live, and you meet the teenage daughter, you NEVER knew you had!

Any additional comments?

Above all else, PLEASE use another narrator. Try Scott Brick. Another GREAT book by John D. Macdonald, and, it's his LAST! John D. MacDonald is a Great Loss to the world, and I'm sure his loss to those that loved him most, Is SO much greater than his great loss that those of us such as Myself, who loved him through his books feel.

the windup you get the characters. youget the stor

youget the characters you get the story.
done by a master. there is good, bad, and grey
people you like, understand or hate.

Wonderful final novel

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

As good as the first

What did you like best about this story?

The end was great and unexpected

Have you listened to any of Robert Petkoff’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Great Reading

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Unexpectedly good

Any additional comments?

Sad there were only 21

The Best For Last

If you are reading this, there's a good chance you've listened to the other twenty titles in the McGee series . . . experienced 20 years of John D MacDonald's McGee magic in just a few, short months and know what an incredible cultural treasure these recordings represent.

Here, now, is the last McGee novel ever, maybe the best McGee novel ever and assuredly the most heartfelt McGee novel ever. Savor this one, because there ain't gonna be any more.

Savor also Robert Petkoff's brilliant characterizations. I had my doubts, at first, but Petkoff has proven himself to be one of the best audiobook narrators ever, taking the listener on a trip back in time . . . to a world peopled by all the wonderfully quirky characters of MacDonald's imagination, bringing them from the written page to life with skill and style.

Sad the series has to end!

I’ve listened to the entire Travis McGee series in order over a five-months period. It’s been a great listen! Robert Petkoff does an excellent job with the narration and the characters. A friend had recommended this series, which he had listened to on cassette tapes while traveling as the series was still being written back in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Travis McGee reminds me a little of James Bond without all of the bravado and techy gadgets. Although, I think Travis is more complex than Bond. I truly appreciated the intelligence and vocabulary in John D. MacDonald’s writing. I recommend the entire series - in order (although they are written to stand alone, as well). I’m going to miss Travis — and Meyer!

Narration not up to par

From the first Travis McGee novel by John McDonald that I ever read the physical description of his best friend, Meyer is described as a hairy, huge bear of a man in my mind eye, while reading these novels, I had built a mental picture as well as a voice for this character. The narrator who portrays Meyer in this production has the voice of 100 pound 15-year-old before his voice changes post puberty! One could hardly accept this narrator as Meyer.

Interesting departure from Travis McGee stories.

What did you love best about The Lonely Silver Rain?

The surprising twist that takes the Travis McGee series into a whole new chapter.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Trav, of course, as he begins to show his age.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

Interesting, semi-ensemble production. Missed Gavin's raspy voice.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Eventually everyone grows up.

Excellent!

I got hooked on the Travis McGee books this year and have now gone through all 21. I thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. This one was a bittersweet experience because I knew it would be the last. As usual, the writing and characterizations were superb, and the plot kept me guessing. The ending was somewhat unexpected, but it was so much better than what I had feared. Yes, without any spoilers, it has a happy ending. If you like the earlier ones, you’ll love this one.

A Lover of Great Writing

John D. is incomparable. There’s never been a greater writer. This, his last McGee book, comes full circle for the character and I suspect the author. What a perfect and fitting ending for this unforgettable series.

A fitting last story for the series

Through much of the book, McGee is despondent, dwelling on the friends and experiences that are gone or passed and distrusting his skills as he ages. At the end, though, a personal development gives him a new lease on life, takes him out of himself and opens him to the new opportunities new friends and companions can bring.