The Ghosts of Guantanamo Bay

by K.R. Jones

In 1959, communist Fidel Castro assumed power of the island-nation of Cuba, but not before three of Havana's largest casino owners pooled resources to hide their fortunes on the American base. Nearly forty years later, Marine Captain Adam Claiborne and his wife Audrey arrive in Guantanamo Bay for a two-year tour of duty, completely unaware of its strangely eclectic society and turbulent past. Drug smuggling, tyrannical commanding officers, unscrupulous chaplains, and a hedonistic sub-culture relentlessly challenge their faith in God, country and each other. From a military scandal to a forty-year old mystery, Adam and Audrey uncover Guantanamo Bay's best kept secrets

332 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2006

About the author

K.R. Jones is the pen name of an author of science fiction and erotic magical fantasy. KRJ has served hard time in the real world as a nuclear physicist, road wanderer, certified public accountant, chief financial officer for a large international firm, and care-giver to the elderly. The Pale Breed series are the first novels of an interconnected science fiction and fantasy universe to reach the light.

"Movies, television by Josh Whedon, magical cats and unlikely friends make the real world survivable, but I find true joy reading and writing about creatures during their moments of Passion when just marking time is not an option. I hope to entertain and challenge more readers than I offend, but I give you no promises. Be warned, dangerous mind ahead?"

Reviews

[Brooke Schroeder · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read for people who have been to or have an interest in GTMO. The history of the base is so interesting

[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marine Captain Adam Claiborne and his wife Audrey have just been assigned to Guantanamo Bay, a US Naval Base situated on the island of Cuba. From the very start, the couple realizes that things run a bit differently at Guantanamo Bay than at other Naval Bases. The commanding officer and his wife run the island like tyrants. Officer's wives are expected to comply with all orders as given by the commander's wife. Woe be she who gets on the bad side of the woman. One husband is severely disciplined when his wife doesn't wave to the commander's wife.

Guantanamo Bay is also the home to multiple mysteries and cover ups. Everyone seems to be having an affair with someone on the base. Official records are often doctored. Telephone calls and private conversations with the chaplain are monitored. Then there are the strange deaths that don't seem to have any logical explanations.

The Ghost of Guantanamo Bay is a well developed book that delves into the dirty world of Guantanamo Bay. I was quite partial to the characters of Adam and Audrey. I could see myself getting deeper and deeper into a messy situation and not quite able to let it go, just like Audrey. I could also see my husband wanting me to drop it but secretly being just as curious and drawn to the mystery like Adam.