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Raymond Chandler

The Long Goodbye

This is a classic hard-boiled detective novel featuring Philip Marlowe, a private investigator trying to help his friend who is accused of murder. The book is known for its complex plot, witty dialogue, and deep exploration of morality and identity, much like the Travis McGee series.

George V. Higgins

The Friends of Eddie Coyle

This is a crime novel about a small-time gunrunner who becomes an informant for the police. The book is known for its realistic dialogue and nuanced portrayal of criminality, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.

Ross Macdonald

The Galton Case

This is a detective novel about a private investigator who is hired to find the heir to a wealthy family's fortune. The book is known for its complex plot, psychological insights, and exploration of family dynamics, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.

Ross Macdonald

The Chill

This is a detective novel about a private investigator who is hired to find a missing person, only to become embroiled in a web of deceit and violence. The book is known for its complex plot, psychological insights, and exploration of family dynamics, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.

Ross Macdonald

The Drowning Pool

This is the second book in the Lew Archer series, featuring a private investigator who is hired to investigate a blackmail plot. The book is known for its complex plot, psychological insights, and exploration of family dynamics, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.

Dashiell Hammett

The Glass Key

This is a crime novel about a political fixer who becomes embroiled in a web of deceit and violence. The book is known for its complex plot, moral ambiguity, and exploration of power dynamics, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.

Dashiell Hammett

Red Harvest

This is a crime novel about a private detective who is hired to clean up a corrupt town, only to become embroiled in a violent power struggle. The book is known for its complex plot, moral ambiguity, and exploration of power dynamics, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.

Dashiell Hammett

The Continental Op

This is a collection of short stories featuring a anonymous detective who works for the Continental Detective Agency. The book is known for its gritty realism, tight prose, and exploration of urban violence, making it a good fit for fans of Travis McGee.