Cinnamon Skin

A Travis McGee Novel, Book 20

By: John D. MacDonald

Narrated by: Robert Petkoff

When Travis McGee's friend Meyer lent his boat to his niece Norma and her new husband Evan, the boat exploded out in the waters of the Florida Keys. Travis McGee thinks it's no accident, and clues lead him to ponder possibilities of drugs and also to wonder where Evan was when his wife was killed.

©1982 John D. MacDonald Publishing, Inc. (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

The best of McGee

This is; in my opinion; the best of the McGee series. The relationship between Travis and Anne is well crafted. The recovery of Meyer from the events from "Free Fall in Crimson is both plaintive and redemptive." The road trip that McGee and Meyer take to Texas is especially well done. The ultimate climatic scene is more understated than the usual McGee finale. A great read all the way through.

Petkoff is Brilliant

If you could sum up Cinnamon Skin in three words, what would they be?

Complex but always fascinating story.

What did you like best about this story?

I'm a MacDonald/McGee fan.

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

I used to think Darren McGavin ( a fine actor) was unbeatable as McGee in those abridged versions, but Bob Petkoff IS Travis McGee. He has wonderful distinct voices for all the characters. He's a major talent and in three decades of audio books I've never heard a better reader.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

All good

Any additional comments?

I just hope they don't replace Petkoff they way they screwed up the Spenser novels by using alternate talent to Joe Mantenga like Michael Pritchard. Just doesn't work. What are they thinking?

Fun read

Kept me hooked with twists and turns I didn’t even see coming - sexy, fun, intriguing

MacDonald is A Florida Treasure

The passage describing the bad of Florida and the enchantment of Florida on its own make this McGee installment a Masterpiece!

Best Yet

Travis and Meyer have a great adventure tracking down a serial killer. The pair work well together and I was pleased to see their interaction along with another beautiful woman. A great book, to be read or listen to.