Drowned Man's Key: A John Rodrigue Novel

by Ken Grissom

A category five hurricane dead-centers the Johnson Space Center, marooning in space the first all-woman space shuttle crew. The piratical Rodrigue, who holds the key to their salvation, finds himself in a deadly crossfire between the FBI and a ruthless industrial spy. Says Kirkus "Rodrigue is one very appealing Creole." Publisher's "An intriguing series hero."

228 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2000

About the author

Born and raised in Texas, lives in Louisiana. College dropout, once-upon-a-time mariner, diver, U.S. Navy veteran. Retired newspaperman, outdoors editor, investigative reporter. Part-time private investigator. Incurable novelist. Married for decades to the former Debbie D’Aquin who loves to travel, lots of grandchildren, little dog named Arlo.