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Originally Posted by BBQMan
If you want FL novelists, I recommend Carl Hiaasen, Lawrence Sanders and above all, John D. MacDonald. MacDonald's Travis McGee series has the same General view of Florida characters as Dorsey, but drawn with a light touch, inviting the reader to come and laugh with his protagonist. He wrote a number of novels other than the Travis McGee series, but I recommend 'Condominium' to anyone.
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I'd throw in James T Hall's books for anybody into the Florida genre.
I love Dorsey's books, but his habit of jumping back and forth in the time-line can be a little confusing when starting a new chapter.
That said, yes, John D MacDonald is the master. Deadly Shade of Gold is probably my favorite Travis book.