Its cool gulf breezes lured him from a life of danger. Its dark undercurrents threatened to destroy him. After 10 years of living life on the edge, it was hard for Doc Ford to get that addiction to danger out of his system. But spending each day watching the sun melt into Dinkins Bay and the moon rise over the mangrove trees, cooking dinner for his beautiful neighbor, and dispensing advice to the locals over a cold beer lulled him into letting his guard down.
Then Rafe Hollins appeared. How could he refuse his old friend's request---even if it would put him back on the firing line? Even if it would change forever the life he'd built here on Sanibel Island?
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"This is the first of the Doc Ford novels. Doc is an easy hero to like -- he's ex-special ops of some sort, a tall good-looking guy working as a marine biologist on Sanibel Island in southwest Florida. He's smart, sexy, and very appealing, and has exciting adventures. Occasionally his past comes back to haunt him. I started reading this series after spending a summer vacation in Sanibel. It turned out to be the first of many trips there. I've read the entire series now." — Judy (5 out of 5 stars)
"This is the first of the Doc Ford novels. Doc is an easy hero to like -- he's ex-special ops of some sort, a tall good-looking guy working as a marine biologist on Sanibel Island in southwest Florida. He's smart, sexy, and very appealing, and has exciting adventures. Occasionally his past comes back to haunt him. I started reading this series after spending a summer vacation in Sanibel. It turned out to be the first of many trips there. I've read the entire series now."
" a new (to me) mystery series. Was a fun read with some twists at the end. I'll try another one...probably audio. "
" Sanibel Flats was a great read. I look forward to reading more of Mr. Whites books. I like reading books that relate to Florida. "
" First in the series, but a necessary read for the rest of the collection. "
" I have put off reading these but am determined to go through the series not so much for the mysteries as for the setting. Enjoyed this first one and liked the couple of twists at the end. I also like that Doc Ford (we enjoy his restaurant on the island) is a naturalist. "
" I Love all of Randy Wayne white's books. "
" This is book #1 of the series about Doc Ford a marine biologist in Florida around Sanibel Island. He's like an Indiana Jones..gets called to do undercover work for the goverment. Each book is a story of it's own but the underlying story is continued. "
" Always fun stories of south florida. "
" a good story line along with a mystery. Ford is a likeable fellow with a interesting side kick. "
" OK book. Held my interest. Doc Ford is no Jack Reacher, though. Not by a long shot. "
" This is one hell of a novel. Not my usual fare, but it moves fast and is full of interesting characters. If you like fast paced mystery novels and haven't read this, then check it out asap. "
" Interesting first novel. His style, which becomes more obvious in later works, is clearly present in this first undertaking. A good and quick read. "
" These are fun mystery reads. All take place in the Florida Keys. Main character is a biologist, but former bad ass (CIA, Navy Seal...can't remember). So everyone underestimates him. "
" The first in the Doc Ford series, and one of the best. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that it takes a while to get moving. "
" Read it because I am going to Florida in February. Wasn't a great mystery, and the women characters were terrible. "
" Love the marine biology aspect. "
" First in the series and good enough that I'll read the second. Interesting characters, story moves at a good pace, and enough action to keep you engaged. Yep.....good book "
" Great plot with many sub plots as you go. Most of the sub plots resolve very quickly near the end and could have been expanded a bit. "
" Randy Wayne White's first 'Doc Ford' book is a good one. Funny that it's one of the last ones I got around to reading! "
" Good. read one later in the series - interesting to see how it started. Doc does have a 'past'. "
" The first half was too dull. I can't even remember what happened. The second half was better, although not particularly original. "
" More enjoyable than I expected. I want to read more, but they don't have them in the Phils and don't have book 2 for Kindle. Lame. "
" A very quick and lightly entertaining read... good vacation book. Fast plot and entertaining characters--I particularly liked the quirky, hippie-academic Tomlinson. "
" Very Good; Continuing character: Doc Ford; former operative turned marine biologist returns to Central American country he once was involved in to find a murdered friend's kidnapped boy while Mayan treasures and revolutionaries play roles "
" I read this while vacationing on Sanibel Island--guess why I picked it? A ton of fun, with a great, twisty plot and adventure in exotic (for the Chicagoan) locales. "
" I'm looking forward to readng more books by Randy Wayne White. The book sort of dragged at the beginning, but it was an exciting finish. "
" There is a good book in here somewhere but it needed extreme editing. Mystery side thrown in with sexy romance and intrigue, all the while with a biology theme. Serious editing could really improve this book. "
" Randy wayne white was suggested to me by a patron. His writings remind me of John D. McDonald. The story left quite a twist and the beginnings on another book. I'm going to read the next book in this series. "
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