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Barrier Island
Barrier Island
Author: John D. Macdonald
There are two kinds of men in Mississippi. They make natural enemies. And sometimes, but only if the balance between strength and weakness tips too far, unnatural allies. Tucker Loomis is a hard and dangerous man with a ruthlessness all West Bay fears and respects, and an improbable amount of money. Wade Rowley is a common man who aspires to hon...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449131794
ISBN-10: 0449131793
Publication Date: 6/1/1987
Pages: 259
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3.6 stars, based on 28 ratings
Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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John D. MacDonald abandons Travis McGee and Florida for Good Ole Boys and financial chicanery in Mississippi. Greed leads to murder, and one good man tries to do the honorable thing. Prime MacDonald, which means it's as good as anything out there, and better than most.
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Lively, gritty...complex and convincing.. MR. Macdonald writes with passion. THRILLER
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In the pitiless game, with a few harsh rules and just one way of keeping score. the wrong man will die. And another will get away with more than murder.


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