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Zorro

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11. Lee Childs' Jack Reacher inspiration was John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Mon Sep 19, 2016, 10:16 AM

Sep 2016

I've read a few of the Reacher books and they're entertaining if somewhat formulaic -- Reacher is a badass's badass, female in distress, etc. The Travis McGee series is more contemplative -- they're great reads, too, if you haven't encountered them before.

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Die Trying" by Lee Child" [View all] TexasProgresive Jun 2016 OP

this series just gets better and better... dhill926 Jun 2016 #1

Jack Reacher fan here. Have read all 20 "Reacher" books. Paper Roses Jun 2016 #2

I did it as a request by hermetic. TexasProgresive Jun 2016 #4

Obviously worked for me hermetic Jun 2016 #6

It is always great to receive rec's. Thank you. n/t Paper Roses Jun 2016 #8

OK, y'all convinced me hermetic Jun 2016 #3

Well, you asked for it. TexasProgresive Jun 2016 #5

Terrific book hermetic Jun 2016 #7

I'm reading it! hermetic Jun 2016 #9

Several years ago someone handed me a book in the middle of the series, SheilaT Jul 2016 #10

Lee Childs' Jack Reacher inspiration was John D. MacDonald's Travis McGee Zorro Sep 2016 #11