A first edition and first printing of AUTHOR'S FINAL BOOK published one year prior to his death. A prolific writer of novels and short stories, especially known for his thrillers, John D. MacDonald was known for quality writing. Stephen King praised MacDonald as "a mesmerizing storyteller." In 1972 he received THE GRAND MASTER AWARD for lifetime achievement and consistent quality. "The Lonely Silver Rain" was nominated for the 1986 Anthony Best Novel Award and is the last of the Travis McGee series. Travis, the heroic beach bum, now becomes an intended victim to bust the seamy Miami underworld of drug lords. Book condition: Fine-hardcover of cream boards with red quarter cloth and silver lettering. Very slight bumping at spine edges. All pages are pristine, clean, crisp, unmarked and pages appear unread. Knopf's logo is embossed on the bottom back board. This is a stated First Edition, 1985 on copyright page. Dust jacket is fine++, no tears or chips,not clipped. Dj is designed by Paul