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The Empty Copper Sea

A Travis McGee Novel, Book 17

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The Empty Copper Sea

By: John D. MacDonald
Narrated by: Robert Petkoff
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Van Harder, once a hard drinker, has found religion. But that doesn't keep folks from saying he murdered his employer, Hub Lawless, whose body hasn't been found. To clear his name, and clear up the mystery, Van asks friend-in-need Travis McGee to find out what really happened. What McGee finds is that Timber Bay is a tough town to get a break in when you're a stranger asking questions. But what he also finds is that, dead or alive, Hub Lawless is worth a lot of money. Some are eager to get a piece of that action - and some are willing to take more than a piece out of anyone who gets in the way.

©1978 John D. MacDonald (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Hard-Boiled Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction

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Empty Copper Sea is my favorite John D MacDonald Travis McGee story. I haven't read or listened to all of them but of the many I have, this I my Number one. Great story, really good character study in McGee, and a dynamite ending make for a great time. Petkoff is so adept at dialogue nuance and may be the best audiobook narrator when it comes to handling male and female characters. He is the perfect fit for MacDonald's words. Buy it and enjoy!

My favorite MacDonald story!

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loved it and the narration was excellent,Robert Petkoff always does a good job,he is one of my favorites

A good story

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It has been a long while since I read or listened to a Travis McGee story, I found out how much I missed him.

Once again Travis rushes to the rescue, this time for a friend's reputation, not millions in gold or such. Friends are very important so Travis pulls out all stops in this well written story of intrigue.

Great story, well performed, what more can you want. I need to go back and refresh myself with more Travis McGee. Good stuff, enjoy, I SURE DID!

One of my all time favorite writers

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Very ha Florida based plot in a small gulf coast town north of ST Petersburg. Investigation of a disappearance with a few damsels in distress.

The knight odds aging out perhaps not

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Loved this one think it might be my favorite so far! Didn't figure this one out until the end.

Good Story...Throughly enjoyable

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