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Florida Keys Adventure #4
Betrayed in the Keys
After coming into possession of a 17th-century dagger found in Florida Bay, former Navy SEAL Logan Dodge scours the ocean with his friends in search of what they soon learn is a legendary pirate ship. It isn't long before Logan discovers more remnants of the wreck, but danger lurks on his doorstep. An old and powerful enemy has returned for vengeance, and Logan will discover the haunting truth that even those close to you can betray you. It's do or die for Logan as he undertakes an adventure that will take him all across the Florida Keys and end around the world on the shores of Thailand. There's no room for error in this action riddled, treasure hunting, backstabbing romp in the Florida Keys.
- GenresMystery
290 pages, Paperback
Published September 29, 2018
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Matthew Rief
33 books143 followersMatthew is the author of the Florida Keys Adventure Series and the Jason Wake Novels. He's always had a deep rooted love for adventure and the ocean. He loves traveling, diving, rock climbing and writing adventure novels.
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May 3, 2021
Logan Dodge. Your typical thriller protagonist. Wealthy, former SEAL and mercenary. Has a world class assassin as his main squeeze. Travels around the Caribbean and Florida Keys in million and half dollar yacht.
The stories, while “out there’, are fun reads. What I call “no brainers”. This one involves treasure hunting for pirate treasure as well as dealing with a group of villains, Black Venom, from the first of the series.
Not a bad story until Rief went all Indiana Jones in the treasure hiding place. Book also could have used the services of a competent editor in places.
The stories, while “out there’, are fun reads. What I call “no brainers”. This one involves treasure hunting for pirate treasure as well as dealing with a group of villains, Black Venom, from the first of the series.
Not a bad story until Rief went all Indiana Jones in the treasure hiding place. Book also could have used the services of a competent editor in places.
August 30, 2025
This writer knows how to describe a situation in such detail that my mind puts me there completely. All these books are an excellent read from beginning to end.
November 12, 2025
I enjoyed the story, but due to some inconsistencies in the last few chapters I'm giving this one input 4 stars. Overall, still worth reading.
October 20, 2018
Another good read. Exciting action in the Keys. I have enjoyed this series since I have been down to the Florida Keys, including Key West, and feel like I am familiar with the scene there. I just really would like to have the recipe for that Swamp Sauce they like so much! Not sure the ones I have found are the same thing. I am hoping there will be a continuation of the series!
Jim Holmes
Texas
Jim Holmes
Texas
October 26, 2018
Great job
Once again another really great story and I'm sure that I could not put it down one of the best ever lots of action and as always a fantastic ending looking forward to the next one your a great story teller
Once again another really great story and I'm sure that I could not put it down one of the best ever lots of action and as always a fantastic ending looking forward to the next one your a great story teller
March 5, 2019
Betrayed in the keys
Good story from start to finish with the lead in pirate story probably a good one for expansion by Rief. The detail in and around the Keys always intriguing as it brings back old memories.
Good story from start to finish with the lead in pirate story probably a good one for expansion by Rief. The detail in and around the Keys always intriguing as it brings back old memories.
November 11, 2019
Better than the last
I am loving the story of adventure and love. Pay backs are a bitch, so glad Ben got what he
Deserved. A few unanswered questions. Did the last chest with Diamonds get recovered ?
I am loving the story of adventure and love. Pay backs are a bitch, so glad Ben got what he
Deserved. A few unanswered questions. Did the last chest with Diamonds get recovered ?
January 4, 2022
Decent book and series
I've read the first three books in the series. I like the characters, and the plots. The writing is overall pretty good. All books in this genre require a far amount if suspension of disbelief, but this one took a lot, especially at the end. Spoiler alert...Logan shoots several people with his hands cuffed behind his back and somehow gets them in from of him to fight several more people. I like a hero wins story, but this one goes too far in getting there.
I've read the first three books in the series. I like the characters, and the plots. The writing is overall pretty good. All books in this genre require a far amount if suspension of disbelief, but this one took a lot, especially at the end. Spoiler alert...Logan shoots several people with his hands cuffed behind his back and somehow gets them in from of him to fight several more people. I like a hero wins story, but this one goes too far in getting there.
August 14, 2023
Refreshing
Having become subject to thematic drawled motivations to fight aggressively as the protagonist has consistently in the past, choosing to roll with a clearly alternative approach (as much as may have been insisted alternatively), this set of little bastards would drive anyone mad. 👍
Excellent story as well as the alternative hunts you. He’ll lose but the never sense of common sense never ceases to amaze me. Leave this one dead, it’s met to see how dumb a bear can be poked.
Having become subject to thematic drawled motivations to fight aggressively as the protagonist has consistently in the past, choosing to roll with a clearly alternative approach (as much as may have been insisted alternatively), this set of little bastards would drive anyone mad. 👍
Excellent story as well as the alternative hunts you. He’ll lose but the never sense of common sense never ceases to amaze me. Leave this one dead, it’s met to see how dumb a bear can be poked.
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October 29, 2023Good story line, but he oversells everything.
I've read several of his Logan Dodge stories, I'll probably read more since they're free on Kindle Unlimited. I just wish Matt Rief would learn to not overdescribe everything. Too many details -about unimportant details.
He writes better than I ever will or could -and kudos to him for that, but my suggestion for what it's worth (you decide) is to stop trying so hard and let the story tell itself.
I've read several of his Logan Dodge stories, I'll probably read more since they're free on Kindle Unlimited. I just wish Matt Rief would learn to not overdescribe everything. Too many details -about unimportant details.
He writes better than I ever will or could -and kudos to him for that, but my suggestion for what it's worth (you decide) is to stop trying so hard and let the story tell itself.
April 16, 2024
Not ever proof read
Tha amount of miss used and mystical grammerical events is simply unexplainable. Obviously no human was ever employed to proof this book. I use Grammerly, and yet it is necessary to proof read a draft before publishing.
The story is typical pulp fiction. Good for a casual reading escape, but not very mentally intriguing, you can fairly determine where the plot is going at times.
Tha amount of miss used and mystical grammerical events is simply unexplainable. Obviously no human was ever employed to proof this book. I use Grammerly, and yet it is necessary to proof read a draft before publishing.
The story is typical pulp fiction. Good for a casual reading escape, but not very mentally intriguing, you can fairly determine where the plot is going at times.
August 18, 2025
Overall a decent read
Several minor mistakes geographically and one rather glaring mathematical error that has bugged me since book one.
A 49 year old retired FBI agent with 30 years of service?
Aside from that, predictable storylines and I am looking forward to seeing if Logan and his posse can actually find at least one shipwreck in 75% of the books in this series as they have managed to do so far.
Several minor mistakes geographically and one rather glaring mathematical error that has bugged me since book one.
A 49 year old retired FBI agent with 30 years of service?
Aside from that, predictable storylines and I am looking forward to seeing if Logan and his posse can actually find at least one shipwreck in 75% of the books in this series as they have managed to do so far.
October 16, 2018
Not 2bad
a little long in the tooth, but exciting. He's a bad ass, but always gets kidnapped every book. Lots of treasure hunts, usually why I read the books. Try this one. You will like it.
a little long in the tooth, but exciting. He's a bad ass, but always gets kidnapped every book. Lots of treasure hunts, usually why I read the books. Try this one. You will like it.
November 12, 2018
A casual "James Bond" type of hero.
A well trained mercenary type that has a beautiful girl friend that is as well. What's not to like? I will be reading more Logan Dodge adventures.
A well trained mercenary type that has a beautiful girl friend that is as well. What's not to like? I will be reading more Logan Dodge adventures.
March 23, 2019
Entertaining.
I like the series and will finish all of them just to see what happens. I wish he could find other ways of saying "blood boils," and "thugs." A SEAL doesn't have boiling blood and all opponents are not thugs. Minor quibbles. Good reads.
I like the series and will finish all of them just to see what happens. I wish he could find other ways of saying "blood boils," and "thugs." A SEAL doesn't have boiling blood and all opponents are not thugs. Minor quibbles. Good reads.
May 23, 2019
Loved this book!
I’ve been enjoying the Logan Dodge series and this book has been the best so far! I like the characters, the settings, and the adventures. Makes me want to explore the Florida Keys!
I’ve been enjoying the Logan Dodge series and this book has been the best so far! I like the characters, the settings, and the adventures. Makes me want to explore the Florida Keys!
August 18, 2019
Excellent book looking forward to the next in the series,which is why I think it's going to be 👍
Excellent book looking forward to seeing the next book in the series asap so much fun to be around tomorrow morning and
Excellent book looking forward to seeing the next book in the series asap so much fun to be around tomorrow morning and
October 6, 2019
"Exciting, Fast-Moving Treasure Hunt"
Always, positively, I love Mathew Rief's adventure stories. They totally captivate me and are exciting. His stories are hard to put down. I'm never disappointed!
Always, positively, I love Mathew Rief's adventure stories. They totally captivate me and are exciting. His stories are hard to put down. I'm never disappointed!
May 27, 2020
Great Book
Logan's adventures never fail to keep me turning the pages. The storyline is always different enough to keep it interesting, and keep the reader guessing what is coming next.
Logan's adventures never fail to keep me turning the pages. The storyline is always different enough to keep it interesting, and keep the reader guessing what is coming next.
November 16, 2020
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As always the Florida Keys adventures have me on the edge of my seat. I started reading them some time ago not realizing I was at the end and not quite understanding the story. Now I am enjoying and always looking forward to the next adventure
As always the Florida Keys adventures have me on the edge of my seat. I started reading them some time ago not realizing I was at the end and not quite understanding the story. Now I am enjoying and always looking forward to the next adventure
May 22, 2021
Treasure hunting, pirates, cartels and more adventures
Logan Dodge just cannot resist a good treasure hunt along with an adventurous pirate tale! Matthew Rief definitely knows how to spin a excitement, danger and romance into Logan's life!
Logan Dodge just cannot resist a good treasure hunt along with an adventurous pirate tale! Matthew Rief definitely knows how to spin a excitement, danger and romance into Logan's life!
August 4, 2021
Betrayed in the Keys
Loving this book series, especially since it takes place in the Keys which I'm very familiar with. Spent a lot of time in the Keys over the last 60 yrs.. Looking forward to moving on to the next book in the series.
Loving this book series, especially since it takes place in the Keys which I'm very familiar with. Spent a lot of time in the Keys over the last 60 yrs.. Looking forward to moving on to the next book in the series.
July 11, 2022
Exciting and a bit of history
So far the books I've read in this series have been hard to put down once I begin. Mr. Rief builds up slowly yet never boring to an exciting crescendo of an ending. I know I'll be reading the entire series.
So far the books I've read in this series have been hard to put down once I begin. Mr. Rief builds up slowly yet never boring to an exciting crescendo of an ending. I know I'll be reading the entire series.
September 4, 2023
Again a great book.
I really enjoy all these books . They are all books I can't put down. They are interesting and keep my attention to the point of anything else. I never get tired of reading them.
I really enjoy all these books . They are all books I can't put down. They are interesting and keep my attention to the point of anything else. I never get tired of reading them.
October 5, 2025
Treasure around every corner.
As usual Matthew Rief writes an interesting book. Clever with his descriptions of food, fighting, and fun. Certainly an interesting read, but very similar to Book 3. However I enjoyed each page.
As usual Matthew Rief writes an interesting book. Clever with his descriptions of food, fighting, and fun. Certainly an interesting read, but very similar to Book 3. However I enjoyed each page.
April 1, 2019
Entertaining
Well written, engaging characters, and exciting action. A good read on a rainy Sunday. Give the author a chance, you will enjoy his efforts.
Well written, engaging characters, and exciting action. A good read on a rainy Sunday. Give the author a chance, you will enjoy his efforts.
April 6, 2019
Another good book in the series.
April 23, 2019
Not nearly as good as the first 3 in the series. Author is starting to fall into having the characters get dumb at the wrong time, seemingly to prolong the story.
June 4, 2019
Another fabulous adventure
These books just keep getting better. The characters are richly developed and interact so well. Humor and thrilling adventure. Perfect
These books just keep getting better. The characters are richly developed and interact so well. Humor and thrilling adventure. Perfect
October 31, 2019
Gripping! Couldn’t put it down.
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