Deceptive Times

by Matthew Liburdi

A tale of terrorism, heroism, and intrigue set on the high seas, Deceptive Times tells the story of Captain Red Street, owner and operator of a dive expedition craft. Running his mouth and chasing money catches Red, and he becomes involved with a group of shady characters. With his hand forced, Red agrees to sneak Mr. Smith through Bahamian immigration. As he discovers more about the mysterious organization, Captain Red and his first mate realize that they are pawns in a dangerous scheme for the fate of the free world. The only person that they can turn to for help in the middle of the ocean is Red’s brother, Harry, a former Navy SEAL. Deceptive Times follows a cast of roughly a half dozen individuals with salty language, high action, and even a taste of the supernatural. The story plays out like the pages of a Hollywood blockbuster. Intended as the first in a series following the missions of Harry Street, Deceptive Times provides all the backstory necessary to get a feel for the characters, from the loudmouthed Captain Red to the intense behaviors of the terrorists aboard the Seafever. For fans of action movies, this book has all of the sharpshooting, explosions, and heroism you could ask for in a novel.

425 pages, Hardcover

First published June 28, 2011