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.

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