Caribbean Adventure

Mack and Carly settle on Mayreau Island in the pristine Saltwhistle Bay. Their home overlooks Carlyta’s Beach Bar and the clear blue waters of the harbor where adventurous sailors come and go each day. Annika, their precocious four-year-old, is growing up quickly and gives their life a whole new meaning—until the past catches up to them. The hatred-filed women from their past just can’t let go of their need for revenge. This terrifying saga spans the globe from the Caribbean to Africa, South America and Monaco.

Key West Wind by Donald Elton A lost treasure. A stormy past. A secret that could change the world. When traveling cardiologist Roger Jackson and his partner nurse Isabel Melendez accept short-term assignments in sun-soaked Key West, they expect a laid-back escape from the chaos of Miami hospitals. But their medical sabbatical soon takes a turn when an unexpected discovery beneath the sea links them to a centuries-old mystery—and to powers that still echo across time. Set against the colorful backdrop of modern-day Key West and the historic tragedy of the 1622 Spanish treasure fleet, Key ...

Jesse McDermitt is back, just as he promised. This time, he is thrust into the heart of the Florida Panhandle's Tate's Hell State Forest, where the tranquil surroundings belie a dangerous secret—a network of clandestine meth labs hidden against the backdrop of the Forgotten Coast’s natural beauty. Jesse, a retired Marine turned charter boat captain, has brought his family to Apalachicola “for the oysters.” But being who he is, the leisurely cruise soon spins into a gripping quest to unravel the truth behind the illicit operations threatening the region.

Good intentions sometimes lead to bad outcomes. On a humanitarian trip to Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, the author was attacked and injured in a protest. After more than a decade of unpleasant thoughts and the occasional nightmare about the misadventure, a new story has been created out of the memory of the violence the author endured. In Haiti Shanghai, a fascinating and shadowy small group of heroic Hattians keep the island nation from collapsing under the weight of it's own tragedies and corruption. The author gets a front-row seat, and becomes pivotal to the groups efforts. Come re-...

On a kayak outing with friends, Jesse's daughter finds and rescues a manatee suffering from respiratory problems. The red tide has returned, and fish are dying by the thousands, along with dolphins, manatees, and sea birds. The algal bloom is a naturally occurring phenomenon, but this time it's much worse. Theories abound; it's something left over from the previous spring's coronavirus outbreak, it's caused by pollution, someone is intentionally creating a super-algae....But there's something far more sinister at work, and it's up to Jesse to find out what it is and put a stop to it.

This is book 6 in the Mack and Carly Adventure Series. Mack and Carly join Alex and Sophia in a venture to create a unique resort on Caille Island where Sophia escaped and managed to kill her captor. The foursome faces a different type of danger from a powerful government official and the ruthless criminal he’s helping to sabotage their venture. The twists and turns of their resort project are complicated by the constant threat of the newly active volcano, Kick ‘em Jenny, and local thugs hired to destroy the resort project.

Jesse McDermitt is finally ready to retire. But life has other plans. While diving on a remote reef deep in the backcountry of the Florida Keys with his wife, son and two friends, he discovers of all things, a car. Not just any car, but a 1928 Duesenberg Model J, the most powerful and stylish automobile of its time. The car was once owned by a Saudi prince who was attempting to develop Johnston Key in the heart of Turkey Basin before Henry Flagler even finished the rail line to Key West. But that’s not all Jesse discovers and what he finds next will make him the target of one of his own.

Rick Waters, part-time detective and wannabe boat captain, embarks on a journey to start a charter business in Destin and track down a lost treasure. A new mystery appears in the form of Emily, an attractive gray-haired woman who claims to have been kidnapped and had her appearance surgically altered. Emily has been accused of murdering her late husband, and she begs for Rick’s help to prove she is innocent. Intrigued by the case, Rick agrees to help her find the truth about what happened to her.

Jesse McDermitt is starting a new chapter in his life. As captain of the research vessel Ambrosia, his mission is to study the oceans and seafloor, searching for rich oil deposits. His unstated mission is to locate and eradicate the enemies of society on behalf of Armstrong Research, a secretive organization funded by some of the richest men in the world. When word gets out about a massive drug and human trafficking cartel moving tons of illegal drugs, along with hundreds of slave laborers, out of Venezuela, Jesse is tasked with stopping them at all cost.

An adventurous billionaire on a mission... A former CIA agent finding her bearings... Treasures lost to time... Hired to protect her employer’s older brother, former CIA agent Raynelle Dryden gets too personal with him in a treasure hunt, and both inadvertently introduce the other to new enemies in this Christian romantic suspense. A dangerous quest… Billionaire treasure hunter Benjamin Glynn is on a quest to find pirate Blackbeard’s lost treasures. So are his competitors, who stop at nothing to win the race. Benjamin finds himself unable to proceed as obstacle after obstacle comes ...

Danger lurks in the sleepy little town of Marathon, in the middle of the Florida Keys, as well as in the swamps of the Everglades. But danger doesn't expect to run into a man like Jesse. A man who will not only respond swiftly in facing it, but with a vengeance unexpected.

How many times have you had that overpowering urge to leave it all behind and sail off to a tropical island? The desire of the ordinary landlubber to go to sea is as old as mankind itself. Here is the true story of how my wife and I became captured by the powerful allure of the sea. This is book one of a four book series. 'Quest and Crew' begins hours before a hurricane of unimaginable destructive force obliterates the south shore of Grenada. Luckily, Quest survives without a scratch. It’s a story about how life's many twists and turns, fortune and disaster, can change your path but make ...

We are anchored in a windswept bay in the Dominican Republic on our way to Puerto Rico. There is no turning back now. The gear is stowed, hatches battened and the sails reefed. We are about to venture into the dreaded Mona Passage between Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. Once we are in PR, we will have a leisurely sail along the beautiful south coast. But we have to survive the Mona Passage first. Will she be kind to us? It is my pleasure to have you come along for the third book in the Quest series. Included in our itinerary is Vieques, St. Croix, St. John and a little fling with Virgin Gorda. ...

It's not about temptation — it's about survival. The last thing Julie Steffens needs after a season of research in the jungles of Central America is a gang of armed mercenaries after her for a crime she didn’t commit. And the last rescuer she wants is Seth Cooper, the sizzling vacation fling who disappeared from her bedside two months before. But right now, she needs a way out — and Seth’s sailboat is it. So what if the man kisses like a pirate just back in to port? It’s not about temptation; it’s about survival. Seth Cooper has traded the rat race for life in the slow lane — ...

Enjoy young Jack Sparrow's adventures in this collection. In The Coming Storm, Jack Sparrow and his motley crew are on the quest of a lifetime: to locate and procure the legendary and powerful Sword of Cortes. While continuing their quest for the storied Sword of Cortes, the crew suddenly finds itself entranced by an ethereal song in The Siren Song. And in The Pirate Chase, Jack and his crew are hot on the trail of the notorious pirate Left-Foot Louis, who they believe is currently in possession of the Sword of Cortes.

What would a sailing challenge be without green water over the bow and a hard beat to windward? ‘Quest on the Thorny Path’ is the second book of the Quest series. You are now on the feared and fabled Thorny Path. Leave the laid back cruiser hangout of Georgetown, Bahamas behind and hit the big ocean waves for the first time. From Georgetown we take the path less traveled through the deserted and desolate out islands of the southern Bahamas. After a short stay in the Turks and Caicos, our course takes us to the north coast of Hispaniola. Christopher Columbus appropriately named this ...

After saving Jules and her roommate from certain peril in the deep rainforest of the Amazon, Rick Waters and the crew head to Rio for some badly needed R&R. As soon as they arrive, they find out Rick's first mate, Johnie, is framed for burglary and murder in Destin, Florida. Rick and the gang must prove Johnie’s innocence. The proof they need may be hidden in the grass flats in the backwaters of Choctawhatchee Bay. Will Rick find the proof he needs to set Johnie free in time?

This collection includes books four, five, and six in the young Jack Sparrow adventure series. In The Sword of Cortez, Jack must find a way to command the unwieldy power of the sword, defeat the specter of Hernan Cortes, and save his mates. Jack and the crew of the Barnacle become prime suspects in the disappearance of a charmed amulet in The Age of Bronze. And in Silver, when Jack and his crew are forcibly brought abroad the terrible Fleur de la Mort, they quickly learn there might not be an easy way off.

Red Jewel is a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of human relationships and the high-stakes world of professional sailing against the backdrop of the vast and unforgiving Central Pacific Ocean. At the heart of the story is an unlikely partnership between a seasoned British sailor and a young Canadian novice, whose inexperience and lack of sailing knowledge put them both at risk with dire consequences. As they navigate the challenges of open ocean sailing, they must confront their own limitations and try to work together against the harsh realities of the sea. Red Jewel is a ...

The I Escaped Series: The World's Favorite Escapes. Embark on an unforgettable journey back to the thrilling Golden Age of Piracy. The year is 1690, and 15-year-old Jon is a young sailor aboard a merchant ship. Disaster strikes when they're attacked and boarded by pirates, led by the infamous Captain Morgan. Taken captive Jon must make a choice: join the swashbuckling crew or be left stranded on a deserted island. Jon is no seasoned buccaneer. He's just an honest young sailor from the American colonies. With his worried parents back home, he must find a way to survive and escape. Facing a ...