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Florida Straits

A Key West Mystery, Book 1

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Florida Straits

By: Laurence Shames
Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
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Top-notch suspense and "killer" comedy merge in this rollicking national best seller filled with funky characters, resounding dialogue, and inappropriately named "wise" guys. In the grand tradition of Elmore Leonard, Laurence Shames creates an outrageous heavyweight thriller that’s heavy on atmosphere and action. Joey Goldman is a low-level New York hustler. He’s taking a working vacation in South Florida and looking to score big with a time-share scam. His half brother Gino Delgatto is a man in need of a fall guy. When they meet in Key West, the term dysfunctional family takes on a new meaning. Will one of them succeed? Or will the Miami mob find an eye-popping way to dispose of them both?

Critically acclaimed narrator Richard Ferrone brings every character to life - from bad guys in shiny blue suits to Steve the naked landlord - with a crackling intensity you will love.

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Florida Funny

This is very similar to other crime/fubby/local color books in the genre. it will particularly appeal to relocated
New Yorkers and other northeastern denizens. If not it is probably less enjoyable.

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A lot of reality suspension is required to believe that a NYC mobster can run a boat around the keys at night.

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the name was lost in my mind

I had listened to one of the books in this Lawrence Shames series many years ago ( it was on tape) and life got in the way and I kind of forgot and while listening to another South Florida author I remembered his series and spend some time trying to remember the name I was very pleased and I've enjoyed this starting with the number one and will now go on from there thank you

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Look book to listen to

This was a pleasant book to listen to as it was not the same hum-drum type storyline!

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Fun caper story

Great narrator and cute story! Quick and easy listen with a great little funny cast of characters

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A good story with nice plot twists

I think this is a very good book I like the narrator very much. The story was well told with nice twists and interesting tidbits about Florida. I think that the main character was very endearing nd the story was one that many could relate to.

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Hilarious, Poignant, suspenseful

What did you love best about Florida Straits?

There was nothing to not like. This book combined my love of New York life and Key west life. The two come together like oil and water, but in the end it all gets sorted out.

What other book might you compare Florida Straits to and why?

The style reminds me Tim Dorsey.

What does Richard Ferrone bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice, was amazing!

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I laughed and cried.

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Hilarious and gorgeous writing!

I am a huge Laurence Shames fan after this book. His writing is beautiful. His stories hilarious and his characters make me smile. Bert the Shirt and his little dog, of course, are my favorites. It takes a lot for a book to keep me interested past the first few chapters, but I zoomed through this book and bought the next in series straight after!

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relaxing and entertaining

I got tired of waiting for Carl Hassan next book so I decided to try this 1. Since they CO wrote a book and sure enough this was a good 1. I guess now I'll be hooked on another Key West or Florida Author.

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great

the clash between New York mob and easy life of the keys is so funny starting the second book now.

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