“There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance.”

About John D. MacDonald

Author • American

John Dann MacDonald was a prolific American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his contributions to the crime and suspense genres. He is best known for creating the iconic character Travis McGee, a...

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