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The Road To Mexico
This new book I have penned (The Road To Mexico), is a novella. A novella, by definition, is generally a read of between 15,000 and 40,000 words. (Not as long as a standard novel, or as limited as a short story). This is my first attempt at a novella, but I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. It combines a touch of the Old West with the modern world we know today, and the intrigue of Mexico. The result is high adventure with a healthy dose of humor. So, open your book or turn on your eReader, then settle back and start your journey on… The Road To Mexico.
Good reading, my friends.
Michael Reisig
For his latest extraordinary adventure, Michael Reisig takes the reader back to the close of the American Civil War — at a time when the strength of the Confederacy was waning, the war was being lost, and everyone was looking for a way to survive or escape the impending destruction around them. During that challenging time, situational ethics and opportunity sometimes collided, and the results were interesting, for some…
Imagine a handful of Confederate sailors, in a besieged New Orleans, who thought to escape a war that they realized now, the South was losing. Then imagine a couple of chests of gold and silver that were secretly stored in a warehouse belonging to a failing South – that would soon belong to invading Union troops.
Now, imagine a sailboat, and a long, daring run across the Gulf, to Mexico, and a wonderful little “south of the border" town called Nuevo Savanna…
But ultimately, when the three expatriates finally arrived at their destination, and were graciously accepted into the small community, they realized that they had far more wealth than they or their new town needed, or could comfortably use. So, they buried the two chests of the remaining gold and silver coins, and some jewelry, in a cave in the mountains that surrounded them. To be available, whenever needed…
Then, as we move forward a couple of hundred years, imagine a handful of very old letters that are discovered — a correspondence that tells a tale of a wartime escape, and haven in Mexico, and a hidden Confederate wealth.
And then there’s the old map -- that leaves pretty good directions…
Then of course, as we move into the present day, there are the Indians, and the Mexican bandits, and the damned hot, unforgiving desert to contend with. And a search for a treasure… And probably, worst of all, is the greedy little bastard who owns the map.
All this manages to catch the attention of our wandering adventurers, Kansas Stamps and Will Bell (and The Hole in The Coral Wall Gang), which ramps up the adventure considerably. And all this takes us on…
THE ROAD TO MEXICO
Reviews
When the gods need entertainment, they turn to the writings of Michael Reisig, just as I do! And The Road To Mexico does not disappoint. I especially loved the cursing parrot, and enjoyed the crazy bandits and the Confederate treasure, all straight from the mind of Reisig. Pure entertainment, just as all stories should be!
Don Rich, author of the bestselling Coastal Adventure Series and Mobjack Adventures
In the central highlands of Mexico at the base of the Mexico’s primary mountain range, there is a small town populated mostly by extraordinary females.
Good reading, my friends.
Michael Reisig
For his latest extraordinary adventure, Michael Reisig takes the reader back to the close of the American Civil War — at a time when the strength of the Confederacy was waning, the war was being lost, and everyone was looking for a way to survive or escape the impending destruction around them. During that challenging time, situational ethics and opportunity sometimes collided, and the results were interesting, for some…
Imagine a handful of Confederate sailors, in a besieged New Orleans, who thought to escape a war that they realized now, the South was losing. Then imagine a couple of chests of gold and silver that were secretly stored in a warehouse belonging to a failing South – that would soon belong to invading Union troops.
Now, imagine a sailboat, and a long, daring run across the Gulf, to Mexico, and a wonderful little “south of the border" town called Nuevo Savanna…
But ultimately, when the three expatriates finally arrived at their destination, and were graciously accepted into the small community, they realized that they had far more wealth than they or their new town needed, or could comfortably use. So, they buried the two chests of the remaining gold and silver coins, and some jewelry, in a cave in the mountains that surrounded them. To be available, whenever needed…
Then, as we move forward a couple of hundred years, imagine a handful of very old letters that are discovered — a correspondence that tells a tale of a wartime escape, and haven in Mexico, and a hidden Confederate wealth.
And then there’s the old map -- that leaves pretty good directions…
Then of course, as we move into the present day, there are the Indians, and the Mexican bandits, and the damned hot, unforgiving desert to contend with. And a search for a treasure… And probably, worst of all, is the greedy little bastard who owns the map.
All this manages to catch the attention of our wandering adventurers, Kansas Stamps and Will Bell (and The Hole in The Coral Wall Gang), which ramps up the adventure considerably. And all this takes us on…
THE ROAD TO MEXICO
Reviews
When the gods need entertainment, they turn to the writings of Michael Reisig, just as I do! And The Road To Mexico does not disappoint. I especially loved the cursing parrot, and enjoyed the crazy bandits and the Confederate treasure, all straight from the mind of Reisig. Pure entertainment, just as all stories should be!
Don Rich, author of the bestselling Coastal Adventure Series and Mobjack Adventures
In the central highlands of Mexico at the base of the Mexico’s primary mountain range, there is a small town populated mostly by extraordinary females.
118 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2024
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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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November 18, 2024
Alas, this is but a novella But we will take it! Actually there is no such thing as "alas" in the Road To Key West Series, because the gods, they will be entertained. Will and Kansas come in possession of old letters and a map from the end of the Civil War. Two chests of treasures, meant to fund the Confederacy, were taken to keep them out of the hands of the Union. They ended up being buried in Mexico and our guys want then. Easy, right? It was. The real excitement is in keeping it with banditos and Indians. Time to call in the troops. You will really enjoy this book.
December 4, 2024
A Tough Read
I saw this novella, book 15, in the series, and I thought it would make a good introduction for a series binge. Fiction is hard, so I'm careful about any poor ratings. The little tale is filled with challenges for reading it. From repetitive commentary, flawed logic, and some really poor dialog, I am glad I started with book 15. It's where I will end. Since many have enjoyed his series, I encourage you to take my review as just one before you decide. Fiction is hard, and this did make it publication, after all.
I saw this novella, book 15, in the series, and I thought it would make a good introduction for a series binge. Fiction is hard, so I'm careful about any poor ratings. The little tale is filled with challenges for reading it. From repetitive commentary, flawed logic, and some really poor dialog, I am glad I started with book 15. It's where I will end. Since many have enjoyed his series, I encourage you to take my review as just one before you decide. Fiction is hard, and this did make it publication, after all.
December 5, 2024
I have read all of the previous "The Road To" books, and I found this one lacking somewhat. The story did not seem to enlighten the sense of adventure like his earlier writings. It seemed that he was depicting the team at older and not as interesting in what they were doing. Of course that is just a feeling about this book. It was well written and interesting, and the background about the treasure was historically imaginative, and I think might have been accurate to some extent.
November 21, 2024
The great gang on a new quests?
This may be a short story, but it is story full of adventure. I was thinking this won't be the same characters. I was thrilled to see the guys again. I loved the ending. Well done!
This may be a short story, but it is story full of adventure. I was thinking this won't be the same characters. I was thrilled to see the guys again. I loved the ending. Well done!
November 28, 2024
Very quick read but good story
Like the first book the gods always c have a way of helping or hindering this group of treasure seekers v and their nefarious v crew keep your mind open and ciao from Costa Rica from Bobbie and I ..pura vida...
Like the first book the gods always c have a way of helping or hindering this group of treasure seekers v and their nefarious v crew keep your mind open and ciao from Costa Rica from Bobbie and I ..pura vida...
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