Book Review By Derryll White MacDonald, John D. (1973). The Scarlet Ruse. “Our myth has been that our standard of living would become available to…
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A lucid ride through the temptations of life
Book Review By Derryll White MacDonald, John D. (1958). Soft Touch. This is one of MacDonald’s earlier novels, before he created the Travis McGee series …
Tale is as applicable now as it was 50 years ago
Book Review By Derryll White MacDonald, John D. (1964). Nightmare In Pink. It has been a long time since I have read a Travis McGee…
Strong beginning for noted and gifted series
Book Review By Derryll White Block, Lawrence (1997). Burglars Can’t Be Choosers. I return to writers like Lawrence Block, Stewart Kaminsky and John D. MacDonald…
Surprised by how contemporary 50-year-old story sounds
Book Review By Derryll White MacDonald, John D. (1964). The Deep Blue Good-By. A lady is a very special happening, so scented and delicate and…
John D. MacDonald paints with words
Book Review By Derryll White MacDonald, John D. (1982). The Good Old Stuff John D. MacDonald is the popular storyteller I grew up with. I…