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From the Tales of Dan Coast #4
Ship of Fools
Ship of Fools is the fourth book in The Tales of Dan Coast series and begins where Coasts of Christmas Past left off. Find out how Dan deals with the death of a young friend, while looking into the disappearence of a new friend's sister. Join Dan, Red, and Skip as they fumble their way through a new mystery.
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2015
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October 27, 2018
Continuing my binge reading Rodney Riesel-Dan Coast marathon with Ship of Fools. Think of it as Dan Coast in Jack Nicholson's role in One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, but with a tropical flair, and add in Red's bar. And Skip too, dude.
The thing that I like best, or rather ONE of the things I like best about Riesel's writing is that you never know exactly what to expect next. It's not your garden variety formulaic writing. In fact, there IS NO formula, other than Dan's favorite libation of tequila, seven, and lime. I'm trying not to give anything away while really trying to encourage you to try this series. One bit of advice though, start with the first book so it all makes sense. They are much better when read in sequence than as 'stand alones.' Keep them coming, Rodney!
The thing that I like best, or rather ONE of the things I like best about Riesel's writing is that you never know exactly what to expect next. It's not your garden variety formulaic writing. In fact, there IS NO formula, other than Dan's favorite libation of tequila, seven, and lime. I'm trying not to give anything away while really trying to encourage you to try this series. One bit of advice though, start with the first book so it all makes sense. They are much better when read in sequence than as 'stand alones.' Keep them coming, Rodney!
October 18, 2021
Finally a 5 rating
Less drinking more action surrounding an excellent plot. The author minimized the drinking and overshadowed it with stellar writing filled with clever one liners. Well done!!!!?
Less drinking more action surrounding an excellent plot. The author minimized the drinking and overshadowed it with stellar writing filled with clever one liners. Well done!!!!?
January 20, 2022
Ship of Fools: An enjoyable book.
This book, one in a series by Rodney Riesel, is a fun book to read. The characters are almost realistic. The humor is in their sharp dialog. I like Rodney Riesel's writing style and the short chapters.
This book, one in a series by Rodney Riesel, is a fun book to read. The characters are almost realistic. The humor is in their sharp dialog. I like Rodney Riesel's writing style and the short chapters.
February 4, 2025
Wow
Just can't seem to get enough of Dan coast Mel red skip Maxine
Just a big day Mel gets his revenge and drives his Ferrari back to the hospital all ends well Dan takes maxi e to the movies. Ciao fro the land of ours Vida Bobbie say wooooo.
Just can't seem to get enough of Dan coast Mel red skip Maxine
Just a big day Mel gets his revenge and drives his Ferrari back to the hospital all ends well Dan takes maxi e to the movies. Ciao fro the land of ours Vida Bobbie say wooooo.
October 21, 2017
Fun fun read
This book is short and sweet and with none of the darkness from the last one. Still a few spelling and grammatical errors but still easily read.
This book is short and sweet and with none of the darkness from the last one. Still a few spelling and grammatical errors but still easily read.
December 8, 2020
Ship of Fools
Another good one from Dan and his buddies. These guys just keep me laughing and their crazy adventures are always good.
Another good one from Dan and his buddies. These guys just keep me laughing and their crazy adventures are always good.
January 30, 2021
A typical Dan Coast book. Enjoyable. As easy read.
March 20, 2021
The best Dan Coast book yet. I laughed all the way through it.
Thank you for a fine read!
Thank you for a fine read!
November 4, 2022
A LIGHT ENJOYABLE QUICK READ
September 2, 2023
Mel
This story has some interesting turn of events. Mel has quite a history with many highs and lows. Skip is turning into a bigger character.
This story has some interesting turn of events. Mel has quite a history with many highs and lows. Skip is turning into a bigger character.
September 7, 2023
Excellent! Very funny, hilarious banter between all the characters, a great plot well executed. Light entertainment at its best. I'm really looking forward to reading the next one. Awesome!
September 21, 2023
Plot was good but there were so many spell check errors that it really distracted from the story.
January 10, 2025
Another Good One
I enjoyed this one also , I really like the dry humor the author uses throughout the book . Looking forward to the next book .
I enjoyed this one also , I really like the dry humor the author uses throughout the book . Looking forward to the next book .
January 10, 2017
Another fun installment in the Dan Coast series. With the setting Dan is in this time (the nut house) I found this story even funnier than the others in the series. The story follows a similar pattern but the surprises keep coming. I think this might be the best of the series so far! If you’re looking for a mental trip to Key West pick this one up!
June 22, 2015
Well worth your time and effort
Hilarious book with a great plot and some very strange characters kept you thinking till the very end I certainly will read more by this author
Mike
Hilarious book with a great plot and some very strange characters kept you thinking till the very end I certainly will read more by this author
Mike
July 3, 2015
Great Story
This was one of the funniest stories I've read by Rodney Riesel. So unexpected after reading his previous novels. Loved it.
This was one of the funniest stories I've read by Rodney Riesel. So unexpected after reading his previous novels. Loved it.
July 27, 2016
Intrigue
Humor, intrigue, twists & turns. Page Turner. Easy to follow. Good beach read. Love this series. Can not get enough.
Humor, intrigue, twists & turns. Page Turner. Easy to follow. Good beach read. Love this series. Can not get enough.
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