Moon Shine Marina
High-octane hooch, happy boaters, and a mechanic who thinks he’s saving the planet. Welcome to Cedar Key, where the exhaust fumes are 180 proof.
Gumbo Malone, ex-corporate middle manager turned accidental Private Investigator, thought he’d seen every flavor of Florida weird. He was wrong.
When local grease monkey Cletus McCready invents a revolutionary "Bio-Solvent" engine cleaner, the results are miraculous. Old outboards purr like kittens, the fishing fleet is moving at record speeds, and the boat captains are unusually… cheerful. In fact, the whole marina is harmonizing to sea shanties and hugging pelicans.
The secret? Cletus’s eco-friendly formula is actually 180-proof corn whiskey, distilled in a repurposed crematorium furnace.
Now, Gumbo finds himself at the center of a hilarious regulatory nightmare. He has to juggle:
- An ATF Agent determined to raid the tool shed.
- An EPA Scientist convinced the moonshine is saving the ozone layer.
- A ruthless corporate shark trying to steal the recipe.
- A rival mechanic brewing toxic "Super-Juice" that melts fuel lines.
- A mobilized army of retirees—The Cedar Key Marine Mechanics Appreciation Society—armed with casseroles and legal loopholes.
From high-speed boat chases to explosive drag races, Gumbo must navigate a sea of bureaucracy and booze to save his friend from federal prison. Can he turn a felony into a franchise before the whole town goes up in smoke?
Moon Shine Marina is a laugh-out-loud Florida comedy mystery perfect for fans of Tim Dorsey, Carl Hiaasen, and Dave Barry. If you like quirky characters, sun-soaked settings, and mysteries that could only happen in the Sunshine State, you’ll love this latest installment in the Gumbo Malone series.
Why Readers Love the Gumbo Malone Series:
- Florida Man Energy: A tribute to the weird, wild, and wonderful side of the Sunshine State.
- Zany Characters: From chemically confused mechanics to lawyers who work for seafood, the cast is unforgettable.
- Fast-Paced Humor: Snappy dialogue and absurd situations that keep the pages turning.
- Cozy yet Chaos: All the charm of a small-town mystery with the explosive energy of an action-comedy.
Grab your copy of Moon Shine Marina today and join the party at the end of the dock! (Just don't drink the engine cleaner).
Keywords: Florida Mystery, Humorous Fiction, Private Investigator, Cozy Mystery, Funny Detective Novel, Tim Dorsey Style, Carl Hiaasen Style, Boating Mystery, Moonshine, Small Town Humor, Florida Man, Satire, Gumbo Malone.
