The Scarlet Ruse (1972) is the fourteenth novel in the Travis McGee series by John D. MacDonald. The plot revolves around McGee's investigation into some extremely valuable rare postage stamps which have been stolen. McGee investigates the problem of Hirsh Fedderman's missing stamps on behalf of his friend and sidekick Meyer. By the end of the book, McGee has put himself and Meyer in mortal peril.

The Scarlet Ruse
First edition cover
AuthorJohn D. MacDonald
LanguageEnglish
SeriesTravis McGee
GenreMystery
PublisherFawcett Publications
Publication date
1972
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (paperback)
Preceded byA Tan and Sandy Silence 
Followed byThe Turquoise Lament 

The character Willy Nucci, who is introduced in this book, reappears in the final McGee book, The Lonely Silver Rain.

References

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  • Merril, Hugh (2000). The Red Hot Typewriter: The Life and Times of John D. MacDonald. Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Minotaur. ISBN 978-0-312-20905-6.
  • Geherin, David (1982). John D. MacDonald. F. Ungar Pub. Co. ISBN 978-0-8044-2232-1.