The Splendid Splinter

by Lee Silber

Doc Skinner loved his players, his boat, and his life—now all three are in jeopardy. When Doc Skinner retired as the longtime hitting coach for the San Diego Padres, he lived a simple life aboard his boat at the Island Marina. Taylor James, one of his former (and favorite) players was in a cabin cruiser across the way, and the daughter of his closest friend stayed in a sailboat two slips over.

When Doc and his boat suddenly disappear out of the blue, it’s all hands on deck as the cast of characters from the marina search for their missing friend—unaware of the seriousness of the situation and the danger they are in.

Did loan sharks (or real sharks) get Doc? Did it have something to do with what he gave to the waitress and her young son? Was it possible the coach just pulled up anchor and took off? It could be any of these scenarios, or none of the above.

136 pages, Paperback

Published April 29, 2018

About the author

I am a huge fan of the library and can clearly remember making the short walk to get books during the summer months. Does that make me a nerd? Clearly, but who cares. My love of books (at a young age) led me to become an author (at an older age).

In 2025 I reached a major milestone, 28 books written and published. This includes:

10 Business Books
7 Novels
3 Collections of Short Stories
3 Self-Help Guides
2 Memoirs
1 Career Guide
1 Parenting Guide
1 Guide Book

Reviews

[Rebecca Chen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great characters and plot! I will look for more from this author.

Time goes by quickly and this book can be read in one sitting. My only critique would be the wish for a stronger character arc with the hero. He comes through the pages as a strong, capable person who doesn’t change much through the end. (I do not want to include any spoilers.) Lee, Thank you for a good read.