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Road To Key West #3
Along The Road To Key West
WHAT IF YOU DISCOVERED A DEVICE THAT MADE PEOPLE TELL THE TRUTH? Fast-paced humor-adventure with wacky pilots, quirky con men, bold women, mad villains, and a gadget to die for… In the third book of Michael Reisig’s captivating series, Florida Keys adventurers Kansas Stamps and Will Bell find their lives turned upside down when they discover a truth device hidden in the temple of an ancient civilization. Enthralled by the virtue (and entertainment value) of personally dispensing truth and justice with this unique tool, they take it all a step too far and discover that everyone wants what they have. Seasoned with outrageous humor and sultry romances, Along The Road To Key West carries you through one wild adventure after another. This time, Kansas and Will are forced to wrest veracity and lies from con artists, divine hustlers, and political power brokers while trying to stay one step ahead of a persistent assembly of very bad guys with guns. In the process, from Key West, into the Caribbean, and back to America’s heartland, our inadvertent heroes gather a bizarre collage of friends and enemies – from a whacked-out, one-eyed pilot, and a mystical Rastaman, to a ruthless problem-solver for a prominent religious sect, a zany flimflamming sociopath, and a Cuban intelligence agent. In the end, it all comes down to a frantic gamble – to save far more than the truth. So pour yourself a margarita and settle back. You’re in for a high intensity Caribbean carnival ride! Much of this book was originally published as a novel of mine called, “The Truthmaker.” But with the growing popularity of my “Road To Key West” series, I decided to rewrite it and publish it as “Along The Road To Key West.” – Michael Reisig
- GenresFiction
286 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 23, 2013
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About the author
Michael Reisig
32 books58 followers Michael Reisig has been writing professionally for 15 years. He is a former newspaper editor and publisher, an award-winning columnist, and a best-selling novelist.
He is the author of six novels. His works have been optioned for motion pictures, sold to overseas publishers, and produced in CD, audio, and e-book format. He has been featured in magazines such as Writer's Digest and Southern Living, and in numerous newspapers across the country.
Reisig was born in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1948. The first son of a military family, he was raised in Europe and California before moving to Florida. He attended high school and college in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating from college, he relocated to the Florida Keys, establishing a commercial diving business in which he served as the company pilot, traveling extensively throughout the southern hemisphere, diving, treasure hunting, and adventuring.
From there he turned to journalism, putting many of his experiences into the pages of his novels and columns, going on to manage, then own newspapers.
He presently resides in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas where he fishes and hunts and writes his novels, and occasionally escapes to the Caribbean for another adventure.
He is the author of six novels. His works have been optioned for motion pictures, sold to overseas publishers, and produced in CD, audio, and e-book format. He has been featured in magazines such as Writer's Digest and Southern Living, and in numerous newspapers across the country.
Reisig was born in Enid, Oklahoma, in 1948. The first son of a military family, he was raised in Europe and California before moving to Florida. He attended high school and college in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating from college, he relocated to the Florida Keys, establishing a commercial diving business in which he served as the company pilot, traveling extensively throughout the southern hemisphere, diving, treasure hunting, and adventuring.
From there he turned to journalism, putting many of his experiences into the pages of his novels and columns, going on to manage, then own newspapers.
He presently resides in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas where he fishes and hunts and writes his novels, and occasionally escapes to the Caribbean for another adventure.
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June 12, 2017
This is an entertaining story in spite of some ridiculous scenes.
December 20, 2013
Having read On the Road to Key West and Back On the Road to Key West, I was looking forward to following Kansas' and Will's adventures once more. Reisig writes descriptive prose like no other, indeed like I wish I could, myself. And the twists? You better buckle up again, because it's gonna be a wild, looping ride. Particularly when Crazy Eddie joins in. Reisig has once more come up with a group of characters for our heroes to outwit, that Hiaasen would be proud to call his own. It's quite obvious when a writer has first hand knowledge of the places in his book. Having traveled and worked in many of the places described in this book, I'd bet my bottom dollar that somewhere along the way, Reisig and I have crossed wakes.
The only thing I was disappointed in about this work, is that Reisig switched from first person narrative in the first two books, to third person in this one. While it does give him more latitude in describing Kansas' physical appearance, in my opinion it detracts just a little from his personal appeal. Still, I'd highly recommend this (and the first two) to anyone who's a fan of Caribbean adventure.
Guaranteed not to harsh your mellow, dude.
The only thing I was disappointed in about this work, is that Reisig switched from first person narrative in the first two books, to third person in this one. While it does give him more latitude in describing Kansas' physical appearance, in my opinion it detracts just a little from his personal appeal. Still, I'd highly recommend this (and the first two) to anyone who's a fan of Caribbean adventure.
Guaranteed not to harsh your mellow, dude.
June 11, 2019
Things to enjoy about this book:
• EVERYONE has "longish hair".
• Quotes. Quotes. And more quotes.
• use of the word "verdant".
• EVERYONE has "longish hair".
• Quotes. Quotes. And more quotes.
• use of the word "verdant".
September 27, 2020
A fun read difficult to put down. Characters are great and the action never stops.
December 24, 2020
Fun
Lots of twists and turns like all the other books in this series. Interesting characters and laugh out loud circumstances.
Lots of twists and turns like all the other books in this series. Interesting characters and laugh out loud circumstances.
April 26, 2021
Wow!
Man! What an adventure, I love the exciting story this book tells. I just wanted to keep reading and turning pages to see how things turned out along the road of suspense!
Man! What an adventure, I love the exciting story this book tells. I just wanted to keep reading and turning pages to see how things turned out along the road of suspense!
March 2, 2016
I’ll preface this with the knowledge that I’ve read the two other previous “Road to Key West” books and absolutely loved them. Hi-jinks and adventure in a topical setting, made for a really enjoyable read. This started out the same way with Will and Kansas’ trip to Cuba, but once they got home it was more of a true thriller than a (mental) getaway to the beach. It just wasn’t what I was expecting based on the two previous books. It’s colored my rating a bit so I wanted to get that out here.
The book itself is well written and has tons of action. It has non-stop adventure and twists from start to finish with some fits of laughter and craziness mixed in. The characters are wild and fun, the kind of folks you want to grab a rum punch with while on vacation. The best part is that because of the thriller nature of the book, even though it’s part of a series it can really be read outside of the series as a standalone story. If you’re looking for a story with all out action set in the tropics grab a copy of the ‘Along the Road to Key West’.
The book itself is well written and has tons of action. It has non-stop adventure and twists from start to finish with some fits of laughter and craziness mixed in. The characters are wild and fun, the kind of folks you want to grab a rum punch with while on vacation. The best part is that because of the thriller nature of the book, even though it’s part of a series it can really be read outside of the series as a standalone story. If you’re looking for a story with all out action set in the tropics grab a copy of the ‘Along the Road to Key West’.
June 26, 2016
A fun adventure of Kansas and Will on boats, and in planes involving Cuba, US Feds, a one world conspiracy group, and the Vatican. Familiar character Crazy Eddie, Rastaman, and new romances Cass and Mariana. They legitimately go to Cuba to find a missing plane wrecked in 1954 where they find gold and an ancient device, a truth maker, that makes people tell the truth. From Cuba to Keys to Tallahassee to Cat Island Bahama to Oachita Mountains in Arkansas to Dallas and El Campo, Texas – Kansas and Will are always a fun read.
July 11, 2016
Rarely a dull moment
Though I want to praise this ,third, Key West thriller with unparalleled rhetorical splendor, please suffice it to say that Mr. Reisig's ability to frame a post traumatic stress-inducing action/suspense novel remains masterfully intact. Looking forward to one more Key West pageturner before I "relax" with something less stressful...like a Stephen King novel.
Though I want to praise this ,third, Key West thriller with unparalleled rhetorical splendor, please suffice it to say that Mr. Reisig's ability to frame a post traumatic stress-inducing action/suspense novel remains masterfully intact. Looking forward to one more Key West pageturner before I "relax" with something less stressful...like a Stephen King novel.
October 8, 2015
Quite the tale.
Anyone who is interested in mystery and the belief that there can be Heroes that exist without the fanfare, will love this book. 2 friends that are exceptionally close, almost inseparable, go on many unbelievable zany
Capers. At the end a real page Turner. Don't miss it.
Anyone who is interested in mystery and the belief that there can be Heroes that exist without the fanfare, will love this book. 2 friends that are exceptionally close, almost inseparable, go on many unbelievable zany
Capers. At the end a real page Turner. Don't miss it.
May 7, 2016
Too Violent
I really enjoyed the first two books of this series and looked forward to finishing all four. However, I only read half of this one - it got too bloody for my taste and away from the appeal of its Key West roots and lifestyle. Too bad. Kansas and Will and their friends were unique and fun.
I really enjoyed the first two books of this series and looked forward to finishing all four. However, I only read half of this one - it got too bloody for my taste and away from the appeal of its Key West roots and lifestyle. Too bad. Kansas and Will and their friends were unique and fun.
September 15, 2016
Another rollicking adventure
Kansas and Will along with their one-eyed pilot companion, Crazy Eddie take on a government threatening organization with high adventure reminiscent of a Clive Cussler story. Fantastic circumstances and miraculous outcomes makes for an entertaining read.
Kansas and Will along with their one-eyed pilot companion, Crazy Eddie take on a government threatening organization with high adventure reminiscent of a Clive Cussler story. Fantastic circumstances and miraculous outcomes makes for an entertaining read.
September 19, 2015
Talk about your wacky adventures, this book has them. If you have read the first two books in the series, you expect nothing less. A device that makes everyone tell the truth. Reisig invents a lot of ways for this to be of use. I just know there is another Key West adventure Somewhere!
March 21, 2016
The 3rd book of this apparent series has been my least favorite. I still enjoy the vibrant characters painted by the author and the writing is still very good, but the escapades and escapes keep getting more ridiculous and far-fetched with each book. I doubt I'll read the 4th.
February 10, 2014
Great book, enjoyed the suspense and could feel the action unfold has the story unfolded.
October 25, 2014
WILD AND CRAZY
Will read more of this crazy crew. Sometimes far fetched but always keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Mike
Will read more of this crazy crew. Sometimes far fetched but always keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Mike
January 9, 2015
Not bad
pretty far fetched,but,hey,that's what this type of reading is All about.this series is pretty good if you can suspend your reality for a while.
pretty far fetched,but,hey,that's what this type of reading is All about.this series is pretty good if you can suspend your reality for a while.
September 30, 2015
Great series!
Don't want this series to end! Great reading, funny, far out! Totally unharshed mellows!! Brings you to a special place and makes you want to stay there!
Don't want this series to end! Great reading, funny, far out! Totally unharshed mellows!! Brings you to a special place and makes you want to stay there!
January 3, 2016
blah didn't finish
March 4, 2016
Wacky and fun!
June 24, 2016
Movie worthy!!!
Another great adventure!! This book was the best by far. .our heroes not only find treasure they save the world!!
Another great adventure!! This book was the best by far. .our heroes not only find treasure they save the world!!
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