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The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything: A Novel Paperback – April 8, 2014

by John D. MacDonald (Author), Dean Koontz (Introduction)

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From John D. MacDonald, one of the enduring American novelists of the twentieth century, comes a science fiction classic with a timeless premise. An aimless young man discovers a way to stop the world in its tracks—and that’s when his life truly begins.

Introduction by Dean Koontz

Once an ordinary math teacher, Omar Krepps developed a knack for gambling, amassed a fabulous fortune, and spent the rest of his life traveling the world and giving away his millions. Upon his death, however, Krepps bequeaths nothing to his nephew and only living blood relative, Kirby Winter—nothing, that is, except an antique watch and a sealed letter to be opened after one year.

But Kirby has much more in his possession than he realizes. The watch has the power to manipulate time. Not only does this revelation shed light on the mystery of his uncle’s life, it puts Kirby on the path to unimaginable wealth and a new lease on love . . . as well as a whole host of deadly troubles. Even in a universe where time is no issue, Kirby must tread carefully to stay one step ahead of danger.

Praise for John D. MacDonald

“To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.”—Kurt Vonnegut

“As a young writer, all I ever wanted was to touch readers as powerfully as John D. MacDonald touched me.”—Dean Koontz

“John D. MacDonald was a writer way ahead of his time.”—John Saul

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“The great entertainer of our age, and a mesmerizing storyteller.”—Stephen King

“My favorite novelist of all time . . . All I ever wanted was to touch readers as powerfully as John D. MacDonald touched me. No price could be placed on the enormous pleasure that his books have given me. He captured the mood and the spirit of his times more accurately, more hauntingly, than any ‘literature’ writer—yet managed always to tell a thunderingly good, intensely suspenseful tale.”—Dean Koontz

“To diggers a thousand years from now, the works of John D. MacDonald would be a treasure on the order of the tomb of Tutankhamen.”—Kurt Vonnegut

“A master storyteller, a masterful suspense writer . . . John D. MacDonald is a shining example for all of us in the field. Talk about the best.”—Mary Higgins Clark

“The consummate pro, a master storyteller and witty observer . . . John D. MacDonald created a staggering quantity of wonderful books, each rich with characterization, suspense, and an almost intoxicating sense of place.”—Jonathan Kellerman

“There’s only one thing as good as reading a John D. MacDonald novel: reading it again. A writer way ahead of his time, he is the all-time master of the American mystery novel.”—John Saul

About the Author

John D. MacDonald was an American novelist and short-story writer. His works include the Travis McGee series and the novel The Executioners, which was adapted into the film Cape Fear. In 1962 MacDonald was named a Grand Master of the Mystery Writers of America; in 1980, he won a National Book Award. In print he delighted in smashing the bad guys, deflating the pompous, and exposing the venal. In life, he was a truly empathetic man; his friends, family, and colleagues found him to be loyal, generous, and practical. In business, he was fastidiously ethical. About being a writer, he once expressed with gleeful astonishment, “They pay me to do this! They don’t realize, I would pay them.” He spent the later part of his life in Florida with his wife and son. He died in 1986.

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (April 8, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 081298529X
ISBN-13: 978-0812985290
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.6 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 108 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #10095 in Books > Mystery, Thriller & Suspense > Thrillers & Suspense > Suspense
- #11178 in Books > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction

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Dwight Crenshaw

This book seemed to be quite a departure for the my favorite writer, at the time

October 22, 2015

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One of my all time favorites. I first read it a long, long time ago, when it and I were much younger. Back then I think I fell off my chair laughing a lot of the way through the book. These days I wear a seat belt. These old bones cant take falling off chairs. But I still nearly turned over the chairs from laughing so hard even though I knew what was coming. This book seemed to be quite a departure for the my favorite writer, at the time, John D McDonald, who wrote(and I read) a ton of mystery/suspense novels. Neither of a couple of TV adaptations of the book lived up to my expectations. I keep hoping someone will dig this up and do a really good movie. (Hey Steven Spielberg, this is your kind of stuff.) In the mean time, I'll read the book another time or two or three or four. Thanks, Amazon for finding it for me.

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George Vassallo

JDM - Best American Novelist ever

April 17, 2015

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I had the honor of doing the last interview with John D. many years ago. This was just before his untimely death. I have always been a major fan of his work. He was a great writer who treasured his privacy. He and I hit it off and he agreed to letting me interview him. That interview was published in USA Today in their first year of publication. I will always cherish that experience. John is THE GREAT American novelist - bar none. The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything is his best non- Travis McGee novel. Read it and enjoy.

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Barbara

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September 28, 2015

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This is a very old, and very wonderful John D. McDonald story. A young man does not inherit his rich uncles considerable fortune, as he and everyone who knows the Uncle expects. He does inherit the problems which go with such a large estate, and a gold watch. The problems turned out to be more lethal than even his crafty Uncle expected.

The watch is a huge old fashion pocket watch. And the poor nephew is left to learn that with this watch "time stops for one man", and that may cause as many problems as it solves. The Uncle told no one of his invention, and eventually instructed his nephew to tell no one. This is too dangerous a secret to share. But through solving problems, learning to use the watch, and meeting many people, the nephew learned to be smarter than that.

I am so glad I found this book again, it is dated, but hey so is Agatha Christie and I love her too.

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... I read it and it went down just as easily the second time

April 12, 2018

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I devoured this book the first time I read it and it went down just as easily the second time. It's fantasy in more ways than one. It is by far JDM's best effort in science fiction.
The idea of stopping (or incredibly slowing) time isn't new. H.G. Welles did it in his story, "The New Accelerator," but JDM infuses it with new life, to say the least. I always thought it opened a bit slow, but once it takes off, my eyes grab the text like sticky roller balls.
The women are a bit more exaggerated than some of his less flamboyant creations, but I still have a fantasy crush on one of them.
I've enjoyed many of JDM's other stand alone (non-Travis McGee) novels, but this was the first one I read and remains my favorite by a clear margin. I would certainly recommend others, though, such as Dead Low Tide, The Only Girl in the Game, Key to the Suite, and others.

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Like visiting an old friend, reading this book again was a blast. Whimsical for a John D. book, yet with his normal characterizations and observations. And it's just one heck of a lot of fun. And for me I like reading old books that so many call "dated". That's part of the fun - not only meeting new characters and new locations, but experiencing new "whens" as well. Give it a try - you won't be disappointed.

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Hysterically, cleverly imagined.

May 22, 2017

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One of MacDonald's best ideas ever...
Must have made a marvelous screenplay. The puzzle teases nicely, the hero matures wonderfully under pressure, and the heroine is fabulous balance to his bookish shyness. Read it and LAUGH, out loud.

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A great book lng before McGee

January 26, 2017

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This is the book that turned me on to John Macdonald 55 years ago. Now the point I would make is that the protagonist is in many ways the opposite of Travis Mc Gee. Not big (6 feet as I recall) or hefty. Doesn't win or even start a fight. Sexually naïve. But as resourceful as McGee.
Good book!

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David M. Eavey

John D. MacDonald's Best Book

June 20, 2017

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I've read many other books by John D. MacDonald but I consider this to be his best. It has everything it needs to entertain the reader. I only wish he had written a sequel.

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Loved the book and the video. I consider it a classic.

Read, and reread with great pleasure. Wish I had the video. Pam Dawber was great in it. Time passes quickly now.

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Chris Vann

As good as Travis McGee.

Silly, farfetched, and with MacDonald's usual insightfulness into the human creature. The perfect antihero and the most fabulous girl. Amazing.

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John D MacDonald at his best.

If you have never read John D MacDonald, start with this book. You will not be disappointed. The story and character development are as good as I have found on any novel. Enjoy.

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I am a John D MacDonald from way back. His few sci-fi novels, like this one, are a real treat to read. I did not know this novel existed till I saw it on Amazon.

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