Böcker av Corbett Davis

Manolin" by Ernest Hemingway, a hidden manuscript of great value becomes the focal point of a contemporary mystery. Powell Taylor and his wife Dawn Landry inherit the lost manuscript, triggering a series of events that lead from Gulf Breeze, Florida, down the west coast to Key West. The story introduces characters like Captain Limbo, a Keys transplant with a colorful lifestyle, his girlfriend, Annwan Neal, a local exotic dancer and body paint artist, and Charlie Switzer, a dubious acquaintance known for his get-rich-quick schemes.As Powell and Captain Limbo unravel the manuscript's secrets, suspicions arise that Charlie might be involved in the murders surrounding it. After a drunken Party following Fantasy Fest, the plot takes a dark turn when Cuban refugees, following Powell's parents who conceal the manuscript in their boat named "Cuba Libre," become entangled in the pursuit. The narrative culminates near the Dry Tortugas, west of Key West, in a tragic confrontation involving firearms, murder, Cuban chugs, and bodies thrown overboard. The high-stakes drama unfolds against the vibrant backdrop of Key West, with its eclectic characters and the allure of a lost literary treasure driving the narrative forward.

Where else but the Florida Keys can you find so much natural beauty and so much craziness all mixed together to make for a story full of mystery, romance, suspense, and friendship? Dead Man's Fingers is just that plus a whole lot more. Powell Taylor and his best friend, Captain Limbo, are back, trying to cope with the strange death of Powell's beloved Dawn Landry when a bizarre twist of events requires their full attention and sends their combined bank of contacts into action. From the greedy but lovable Charlie Switzer to the despicable Hilda Tucker, the characters will make you laugh out loud as you find yourself cheering for the most unlikely of heroes. Sea burials, Viagra, body parts in fish guts, frivolous lawsuits and a strong thread of loyalty among friends make for a feel good read that will leave you ready for the next chapter. Take this wild ride from Miami to Cudjoe Key, to Key West, the Dry Tortugas and even Havana for a journey that includes plenty of unexpected entanglements.