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A Purple Place for Dying: A Travis McGee Novel, Book 3
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LENGTH6 hrs and 14 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-13-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
A Purple Place for Dying finds Travis McGee witness to a murder he can't prove and a kidnapping nobody wants to believe. McGee becomes a pawn between a wealthy Southwestern patriarch, the law, and a mysterious gang bent on insurance fraud. Just the kind of thing McGee revels in!
©1964 John D. MacDonald Publishing, Inc. Renewal © 1992 Maynard MacDonald (P)2012 Audible, Inc.
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Bonnie Bellmore, NY, United States 05-09-12 Member Since 2001BJS
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"A man from the first half of the 20th century"
These are classic mystery stories written at a time when $10,000.00 was equal to $100,000.00 in today dollars. Also men and women had different rolls. If you take that into the balance of the story, you can enjoy the mystery, and how Trav solves each problem he encounters. I have started with book one, and have now completed book 7. They all get better I have found. Just have to get used to some of the dated language and interplay between characters. It's not 2012, but late 1960's. I still find the stories really well written and have enough mystery and strange turns of events to make each Travis McGee story a gem.
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"Can't go far wrong"
between John D. MacDonald and Robert Petkoff ! I read all the Travis McGee books back in the eighties, and now am rereading, er listening to, them, one by one. No question but that popular attitudes (towards women, for example) have changed immensely since these were written back in the fifties and sixties, but some things never change, and it is these things that interested MacDonald. Now they're period pieces, but the crisp prose and keen insight bestow extra value and style. Recommended.
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"My favorite so far"
This one has our "Beach Bum" hero in a western city surrounded by desert. The action starts off fast and every time I thought I had figured out who the bad guy was, they got killed! This story really keeps you thinking!
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"John MacDonald at his best"
Would you listen to A Purple Place for Dying again? Why?I did listen to it again. It was worth a second listen.
What did you like best about this story?Actually, Travis McGee story keeps my attention.
Have you listened to any of Robert Petkoff’s other performances before? How does this one compare?I do not believe I have listened to Petkoff's performance but I never pay that much attention to the performer unless he is bad.
Then I make a note not to get other books by him.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?It surprised me. It was very well written. Lots of twists.
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Eric Spartansburg, PA, United States 04-25-12 Member Since 2005
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"GREAT book, the narrator is growing on me."
If you could sum up A Purple Place for Dying in three words, what would they be?philosophical, entertaining, fun
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?the range of the narrator was impressive
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?as Travis tossed a stack of cash towards the fire
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Frank Mx Long Beach, CA United States 06-04-12 Member Since 2005
Cisco's Kid
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"A blast from the past."
Would you listen to A Purple Place for Dying again? Why?Yes. Except for The Hardy Boys, Travis McGee was my first serial character. His villains are bad, his damsels are vulnerable and this man knows what his values are. Who else would hit a bad guy with a sapphire? Plus he has his own brand of sex therapy. What's not to like? I still love to hear Travis' thoughts on the condition of our changing culture. Was it really so obvious then? In the 70's a reviewer described John D MacDonald as perhaps not even the best MacDonald currently writing in the genre. Now I can't remember the reviewer or the other MacDonald.
What did you like best about this story?Revisiting an old friend.
Have you listened to any of Robert Petkoff???s other performances before? How does this one compare?No. I'll be looking for more.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?Just a wonderful nostalgia.
Any additional comments?Thank you. Now could you please do Mac Donadls' Condominium?
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"First MacDonald"
This was my first MacDonald book. Will I will be sure to listen to the rest of the series. Good Listen to on the road!!!
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Patricia Battle Creek, MI, United States 05-24-12 Member Since 2011
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"Another Great Adventure"
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?My Mystery Lovers Friends I would Tell Them to Get all of the Travis McGee Books - And they Did
Who was your favorite character and why?Sometimes I Think McGee Has Too Big of Heart - But I can't do without Travis in my Life
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"Great listen: A Purple Place for Dying"
Where does A Purple Place for Dying rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?Up among the top!
What did you like best about this story?I love John D McDonald's books--I remember reading them decades ago when they were first published.
Which character ??? as performed by Robert Petkoff ??? was your favorite?Travis McGee, of course
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?I love the way characters develop as the story progresses.
Any additional comments?The reader is excellent, and the quality of the audio book is great, as usual from Audible.
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Adrian Somerville, MA, United States 05-14-12 Member Since 2007
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"Really really good book."
Very nice book, fun to read as all the Travis Mc Gee books I have read.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful