McGee is not a traditional private investigator; he is an "adventurer" and "philosopher" based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
: McGee is famously wary of modern consumer culture and environmental destruction, often taking "retirement" in installments between jobs. Plot Overview Travis McGee 01 - The Deep Blue Good-By
The series is credited with pioneering the "Florida Noir" genre, influencing later authors like Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard. Each book in the Travis McGee series features a color in the title, a tradition that began with this novel. Readers often praise the series for MacDonald's sharp social commentary and the blend of hard-boiled action with introspective character development. McGee is not a traditional private investigator; he