The Green Ripper

In this 18th Travis McGee novel, McGee is driven by grief and a desire for revenge after his girlfriend, Gretel, is murdered.

Believing she was killed by a sinister force, McGee tracks down the culprits to a religious cult in California.

Using a cover story, he infiltrates the cult and discovers their terrorist intentions.

As McGee pursues justice, he becomes increasingly unhinged, forcing him to confront his own limits and the depths of his own savagery.

The novel is known for its high-quality writing and MacDonald’s insightful social and cultural observations.