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Mac Travis Adventures #9
Wood's Fury
Sometimes when you try and do the right thing—it turns into disaster
Living on an island, miles from the mainland, Mac Travis thought he could disappear. It was a simple life with no worries and fewer bills. Mac was content working his trap lines, fishing the seasons, and diving. That all ended when he and his mate found a turtle laden down with fifty kilos of pure cocaine floating in the Gulf Stream.
What seemed at the time to be a simple rescue, entangles him in a web of deceit and lies. From Marathon to Key West and on to the Dry Tortugas, Mac has no choice but to find a treasure that is better left alone.
Caught in a war between a father and son, Mac and his crew must weave their way through not only the dangerous waters of the Keys and the counter-culture of Key West, but a family history better left buried. Featuring the eccentric characters and locations of the Keys, the ninth novel in the Mac Travis Adventure Series, by best-selling author, Steven Becker is everything you’ve come to expect and more.
Living on an island, miles from the mainland, Mac Travis thought he could disappear. It was a simple life with no worries and fewer bills. Mac was content working his trap lines, fishing the seasons, and diving. That all ended when he and his mate found a turtle laden down with fifty kilos of pure cocaine floating in the Gulf Stream.
What seemed at the time to be a simple rescue, entangles him in a web of deceit and lies. From Marathon to Key West and on to the Dry Tortugas, Mac has no choice but to find a treasure that is better left alone.
Caught in a war between a father and son, Mac and his crew must weave their way through not only the dangerous waters of the Keys and the counter-culture of Key West, but a family history better left buried. Featuring the eccentric characters and locations of the Keys, the ninth novel in the Mac Travis Adventure Series, by best-selling author, Steven Becker is everything you’ve come to expect and more.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2019
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March 30, 2019
Square Grouper
Mac.Travis.Adventure. Well, I mean, that really says it all, doesn't it? You know the devil-may-care Trufante will manage to drag everyone into the thick of things and that Mac and friends will be in their white hats (metaphorically speaking, of course--I cannot imagine a white chapeau withstanding the rigors of fishing) trying to save the day. Author Steven Becker has captured the knack of writing totally enjoyable stories that suck you into the moment like a whirlpool, toss you about like flotsam and jetsam bouncing on the waves, and leave you smiling at the end as you sail into smoother waters. Be aware that treasure is involved (also, white boots!) and I will shut up to avoid any spoilers.
Mac.Travis.Adventure. Well, I mean, that really says it all, doesn't it? You know the devil-may-care Trufante will manage to drag everyone into the thick of things and that Mac and friends will be in their white hats (metaphorically speaking, of course--I cannot imagine a white chapeau withstanding the rigors of fishing) trying to save the day. Author Steven Becker has captured the knack of writing totally enjoyable stories that suck you into the moment like a whirlpool, toss you about like flotsam and jetsam bouncing on the waves, and leave you smiling at the end as you sail into smoother waters. Be aware that treasure is involved (also, white boots!) and I will shut up to avoid any spoilers.
March 3, 2019
Author Steven Becker is continuing to tie his historical Tides of Fortune series with his two curret day Mac Travis & Kurt Hunter series. Mac Travis rescues a distressed sea turtle towing bricks of cocaine, which leads him, along with Mel Woodson, Professor Ned, Trufante, & Pam back to the Dry Tortugas and the wreck of one of Lafitte’s pirate ships, originally located when Kurt Hunter’s wife & daughter were kidnapped.
In true Trufante style, vicious “smug druglers” force Mac, et al to split the unmarked solid gold bars, in order to save their lives. Truly high adventures in the Gulf of Mexico
In true Trufante style, vicious “smug druglers” force Mac, et al to split the unmarked solid gold bars, in order to save their lives. Truly high adventures in the Gulf of Mexico
March 8, 2019
Wood's Fury, was an AWESOME READ!!
I could not, put this book down!! Mac Travis and gang get involved in some scary business in Wood's Fury. Lots of action and more looking for gold! More pages of Van Doren's diary are found. More gold is located. Leading to confrontations with a father and son, who are also fighting between themselves and looking for the gold too.
I could not, put this book down!! Mac Travis and gang get involved in some scary business in Wood's Fury. Lots of action and more looking for gold! More pages of Van Doren's diary are found. More gold is located. Leading to confrontations with a father and son, who are also fighting between themselves and looking for the gold too.
February 7, 2021
I listened to this book and it was an okay story for being book #9 by the author. I haven’t read any of the others, though, to make a comparison. While the narrator was good while reading the narration sections, his character voices made me laugh. If one is into boats, this is a good listen. The story line is just so-so.
January 1, 2022
Dumb story from beginning to end. It transitioned from a drug smuggling story to a treasure story.
Fisherman finds drugs floating in the sea tied to a sea turtle. A normal person would immediately call the coast guard or DEA and let the authorities handle it. In this story a lot of people get tangled up with drug smugglers and drug sellers. Just dumb.
Fisherman finds drugs floating in the sea tied to a sea turtle. A normal person would immediately call the coast guard or DEA and let the authorities handle it. In this story a lot of people get tangled up with drug smugglers and drug sellers. Just dumb.
March 11, 2019
Mac is back. With the whole crew.
I have been a Mac fan since the begining. But this book brings all of Mr. Becker's books in as both reference and notice. A good bit of writing. I think this is one book that you will enjoy and maybe take you the other books by him.
I have been a Mac fan since the begining. But this book brings all of Mr. Becker's books in as both reference and notice. A good bit of writing. I think this is one book that you will enjoy and maybe take you the other books by him.
April 5, 2019
Again, hungry for more, I've read to the last page
As every book I've devoured by Steven Becker, Wood's Fury left me loath to put the story down. More excellent and beautifully pictorial writing!! Another great job! Thank you Steven
As every book I've devoured by Steven Becker, Wood's Fury left me loath to put the story down. More excellent and beautifully pictorial writing!! Another great job! Thank you Steven
May 20, 2020
Fabulous
Steven Becker does it again. I have enjoyed all of his work. I am anxious to start the next book. What more might i say - this series is fun and entertaining and most importantly addictive.
Steven Becker does it again. I have enjoyed all of his work. I am anxious to start the next book. What more might i say - this series is fun and entertaining and most importantly addictive.
August 23, 2025
great fun interesting series
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
March 7, 2019
3.5 stars
March 8, 2019
Excellent like all Steven Beckers books are!
April 20, 2019
Since Wood is no longer actually with us, it is up to his daughter Mel and the gang to show their fury. Thank goodness for coral and lionfish. I enjoyed the story and recommend the book.
May 16, 2019
Fury
Great story. I hope to read more about gold finds and travels that Mel and Travis will do in the future.
Great story. I hope to read more about gold finds and travels that Mel and Travis will do in the future.
October 25, 2019
Boats and water
I love sailing but this a new look at it. I am not a water Person and diving is not my thing
I love sailing but this a new look at it. I am not a water Person and diving is not my thing
January 27, 2021
Good story. My first in the series and feel I’d have liked it better if I’d read earlier books. But works as a stand-alone.
January 28, 2021
Audiobook
March 13, 2021
Love the Wood’s series .
July 29, 2021
Good storey
Along the lines of Wayne stinnett, lots of surprising twists and turns in Macs adventure, keeps you interested, to see what comes up next, very enjoyable reading....
Along the lines of Wayne stinnett, lots of surprising twists and turns in Macs adventure, keeps you interested, to see what comes up next, very enjoyable reading....
August 2, 2022
Mac has another close call
He is the unluckiest man alive. Him and Tru spell trouble and find it just as quick. Entertainment at it's best.
He is the unluckiest man alive. Him and Tru spell trouble and find it just as quick. Entertainment at it's best.
November 14, 2022
I am totally hooked on this series, great plots and characters. Love the FL Keys location, adds to the adventures.
November 26, 2019
Very enjoyable read as a continuation of the series. Looking forward to the next book in the series
February 11, 2021
Steven writes a good story with a lot of plot twists, but that involves a lot of people and is sometimes, at least for this old fart, makes following the story difficult. But still a good read!!
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