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Tropical Windfall
Tropical Key West, a found bag of money, and furious drug dealers - with a dash of satire.
A young couple finds a bag containing a fortune off the coast of Key West. In a panic, they report it to authorities - but only half. They're told they can keep the money if no one claims it in 90 days. Confident that dealers will never claim the money, they make plans for their new fortune. The furious dealers send assassins to reclaim their money. The couple can't run to the police because they concealed half. The suspense builds as villains create a nightmare for the couple in their supposed paradise.
Imagine every crime cliche turned upside The crime boss is the opposite of a typical drug lord. Our intelligent hero is the wife, not her insecure husband. The cops aren't fearless and the good guys have uncertain ethics. The refreshingly different novel has villains reminiscent of Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter, balanced with satire in the style of Carl Hiaasen. The audiobook depicts criminal violence with mature language and themes.
A young couple finds a bag containing a fortune off the coast of Key West. In a panic, they report it to authorities - but only half. They're told they can keep the money if no one claims it in 90 days. Confident that dealers will never claim the money, they make plans for their new fortune. The furious dealers send assassins to reclaim their money. The couple can't run to the police because they concealed half. The suspense builds as villains create a nightmare for the couple in their supposed paradise.
Imagine every crime cliche turned upside The crime boss is the opposite of a typical drug lord. Our intelligent hero is the wife, not her insecure husband. The cops aren't fearless and the good guys have uncertain ethics. The refreshingly different novel has villains reminiscent of Thomas Harris's Hannibal Lecter, balanced with satire in the style of Carl Hiaasen. The audiobook depicts criminal violence with mature language and themes.
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First published February 28, 2008
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About the author
Richard Wickliffe
14 books4 followersRichard's writing borrows from the unique (scandalous, criminal or satirical) environments of South Florida. He is the recent recipient of Best Popular Fiction for "Storm Crashers" with the Florida Book Awards. That book was also optioned by 20th Century Fox.
On his investigative side, Rich enjoys lecturing about creative crimes, attended by law enforcement, and has presented twice at the FBI's InfraGard Counterterrorism seminars.
From the other side of his brain, Rich's art and photography have been seen in print, used in Forbes Travel magazine and exhibited in Ft. Lauderdale's Art Guild. He has performed stand-up comedy which explains his odd mix of suspence and laughs.
He and his family are regular visitors to any coast with sufficient hammocks and blenders.
On his investigative side, Rich enjoys lecturing about creative crimes, attended by law enforcement, and has presented twice at the FBI's InfraGard Counterterrorism seminars.
From the other side of his brain, Rich's art and photography have been seen in print, used in Forbes Travel magazine and exhibited in Ft. Lauderdale's Art Guild. He has performed stand-up comedy which explains his odd mix of suspence and laughs.
He and his family are regular visitors to any coast with sufficient hammocks and blenders.
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