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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. He’s been mentoring a young operative who then decides to go rogue and now it’s up to Jesse to find the man and, if need be, eliminate him before he can hurt anyone else.
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. He’s been mentoring a young operative who then decides to go rogue and now it’s up to Jesse to find the man and, if need be, eliminate him before he can hurt anyone else.
- GenresAdventure
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 28, 2023
297 people are currently reading
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Wayne Stinnett
55 books634 followersI'm a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and now, a full time novelist. Between those careers, I've also worked as a deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and truck driver. I live in the Sea Islands, near Beaufort, SC, with my wife and youngest daughter. We also have three grown children, five grand children, three dogs and a whole flock of parakeets. I grew up in Melbourne, FL and have also lived in the Florida Keys and Cozumel, MX.
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October 12, 2023
Jesse finds all sorts of trouble, even though he's trying to hang'em up.
On a fishing trip, he finds a car underwater, a 1928 Dusenberg that's full of gems. If that's not trouble enough, a new recruit to the Network has decided to go rogue. Jesse helped to check him out, so now he feels compelled to track him down.
Very uneven.
On a fishing trip, he finds a car underwater, a 1928 Dusenberg that's full of gems. If that's not trouble enough, a new recruit to the Network has decided to go rogue. Jesse helped to check him out, so now he feels compelled to track him down.
Very uneven.
March 15, 2023
finally a bit of the old Jesse
Jesse has finally returned to doing what he does best, ridding the world of scum. Please don’t have him chasing after Savannah like some lost puppy. She screwed him over before by leaving and robbing him of raising his daughter Florence, let her run since he’s better off without her. Jesse may be getting older but he still has the a productive life ahead.
Jesse has finally returned to doing what he does best, ridding the world of scum. Please don’t have him chasing after Savannah like some lost puppy. She screwed him over before by leaving and robbing him of raising his daughter Florence, let her run since he’s better off without her. Jesse may be getting older but he still has the a productive life ahead.
March 10, 2023
This book by Wayne Stinnet is his very best of all in the lengthy series of Jesse McDermitt novels. I found myself reading it slowly so it wouldn't end as quick. "Fish On" brings back those characters from early stories that we've grown attached to. Rusty, Jimmie and Naomi, Chyrel, Savannah, Alberto, a mention of Carl, who was the shrimpboat captain with his wife and two kids that did a lot of the early construction on Jesses's island and for unknown reasons moved to Louisiana. Carl and Jesse built the wooden boat named "Knot L 8" which gets used in this story. Even the guy we love to hate, COL. Travis Stockbridge, gets "chewed out" by a most unexpected person. But best of all is the re-joining of Jesse and Charity Styles working as a team to take care of some really bad actors.
This is back to the past with the characters and the Content Keys setting, which I read that most of us were really longing for. But the action is current day. The ending is a tremendous surprise that opens the door for more stories. I might go back and read it again. I am sure that you will definitely enjoy this latest and greatest in the Jesse McDermitt adventures. Great job by author Wayne Stinnet.
This is back to the past with the characters and the Content Keys setting, which I read that most of us were really longing for. But the action is current day. The ending is a tremendous surprise that opens the door for more stories. I might go back and read it again. I am sure that you will definitely enjoy this latest and greatest in the Jesse McDermitt adventures. Great job by author Wayne Stinnet.
April 2, 2023
You get what you expect in the latter series
The formula is the same... Discover a problem that needs fixing, Marshall the right group from previous adventures, plan the take down and everything goes perfectly unlike some the earlier and significant tly better stories. However, the settings are still great, the harcters as fun as ever, and you always get a great geography lesson and learn a little more about boats. I always look forward to the next read even though the characters and adventures have mellowed with age.
The formula is the same... Discover a problem that needs fixing, Marshall the right group from previous adventures, plan the take down and everything goes perfectly unlike some the earlier and significant tly better stories. However, the settings are still great, the harcters as fun as ever, and you always get a great geography lesson and learn a little more about boats. I always look forward to the next read even though the characters and adventures have mellowed with age.
June 6, 2023
What a disappointing read. It started out so nicely and the plot seemed interesting but, going after a real bad-ass seemed so casual. And the fight scene….over and done? That was it? No reckoning as to why the bad guy acted the way he did? What a doof….buying a 65’ screamer when he did not even know the first this about boats….really? The ending sucked. And too many loose ends. Like, what happened to the submerged car? Who the heck is Oscar? Why did the wife leave (she knew what her husband did for a living)? Stupid.
March 8, 2023
Hard to Criticize!
I love Jesse's ongoing adventures and family dynamics as well as the introduction of new characters as well as the expanding development of existing ones (Charity). This one was long in the character development and short on action so I'm in a dilemma. The post climactic ending was, of course, shocking and intriguing going forward, so I'm looking forward to that!
I love Jesse's ongoing adventures and family dynamics as well as the introduction of new characters as well as the expanding development of existing ones (Charity). This one was long in the character development and short on action so I'm in a dilemma. The post climactic ending was, of course, shocking and intriguing going forward, so I'm looking forward to that!
April 14, 2023
Spoiler Alert
I enjoyed the story but wasn't too happy with the ending. Jesse has his own moral code and if he thinks someone deserves to be killed, he kills them. Savannah leaves because Jesse killed Paladin and didn't bring him in for trial or whatever. I sincerely hope the next book will not be about Jesse hunting for Savannah and Alberto all over the seas. We have been there and done that...
I enjoyed the story but wasn't too happy with the ending. Jesse has his own moral code and if he thinks someone deserves to be killed, he kills them. Savannah leaves because Jesse killed Paladin and didn't bring him in for trial or whatever. I sincerely hope the next book will not be about Jesse hunting for Savannah and Alberto all over the seas. We have been there and done that...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 27, 2023
Jesse and Charity together again to make wrong…. right!
Jesse thinks of himself as retired but once again is called upon to help bring justice. Charity reappears to help.
Together in the Bahamas they seek out the perpetrators to bring justice. However, this puts him crossways with wife Savannah which does not end well.
Wayne Stinnett delivers another great read with action, intrigue displaying use of advanced technology that keeps you reading until…the end!
Jesse thinks of himself as retired but once again is called upon to help bring justice. Charity reappears to help.
Together in the Bahamas they seek out the perpetrators to bring justice. However, this puts him crossways with wife Savannah which does not end well.
Wayne Stinnett delivers another great read with action, intrigue displaying use of advanced technology that keeps you reading until…the end!
June 17, 2023
Soap Opera Ending?
The author now expects readers to accept the shift into cliff hangers "What happens next?" , endings as the female lead, besot by the loss of a secret lover, taken while the male protagonist was away, leaves with their son.
Mr. Stinnett, you just lost a reader. Savannah's uncharacteristic behavior suggests you have exhausted the story arc. The books were a good read. Thanks for having written them.
The author now expects readers to accept the shift into cliff hangers "What happens next?" , endings as the female lead, besot by the loss of a secret lover, taken while the male protagonist was away, leaves with their son.
Mr. Stinnett, you just lost a reader. Savannah's uncharacteristic behavior suggests you have exhausted the story arc. The books were a good read. Thanks for having written them.
September 16, 2024
Not my favorite
While I’m an ardent fan of Stinnet & his characters this one doesn’t quite hit the usual 5 Star mark. I’m disgusted with spoiled Savannah’s moral superiority & lack of trust in two of the people she loves most. Playing a bleeding heart for a serial murderer while leaving loved ones without so much as a goodbye is cruel, hypocritical & irresponsible. I’m tired of her nonsense
While I’m an ardent fan of Stinnet & his characters this one doesn’t quite hit the usual 5 Star mark. I’m disgusted with spoiled Savannah’s moral superiority & lack of trust in two of the people she loves most. Playing a bleeding heart for a serial murderer while leaving loved ones without so much as a goodbye is cruel, hypocritical & irresponsible. I’m tired of her nonsense
March 2, 2023
As good as ever!
This is another wonderful read from Mr Stinnett! I have read so many of his books ( probably all) that I almost feel as if the characters are real people that I know. This one is a bit difficult for Jesse because he personally knows the bad guy. It also has a surprise ending! That’s all I’m saying.
This is another wonderful read from Mr Stinnett! I have read so many of his books ( probably all) that I almost feel as if the characters are real people that I know. This one is a bit difficult for Jesse because he personally knows the bad guy. It also has a surprise ending! That’s all I’m saying.
March 4, 2023
Excellent
I like the way Wayne is able to keep the suspense up and his ability to make it look/feel like you are actually standing there in the middle of the action.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND any of the books that Wayne has written or co written they are ALL hard to put down after starting.
I like the way Wayne is able to keep the suspense up and his ability to make it look/feel like you are actually standing there in the middle of the action.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND any of the books that Wayne has written or co written they are ALL hard to put down after starting.
March 7, 2023
Awesome reading experience
Thank you! Another thrill filled page turner, again leaving me yearning for more. I was not disappointed with my two favorite characters chasing after the bad guys in their unique way. Jesse and Charity light up the pages with their history together and chemistry galore. I can't get enough of this author's writing.
Thank you! Another thrill filled page turner, again leaving me yearning for more. I was not disappointed with my two favorite characters chasing after the bad guys in their unique way. Jesse and Charity light up the pages with their history together and chemistry galore. I can't get enough of this author's writing.
March 25, 2023
Wow its always a great story
Once again the wait was long and I as always anticipate such a good story like me my age is catching up and Jesse still has it sad about Finn and Savy but always the great story teller Wayne never misses a heart beat hope to see the next book soon ..ciao from Costa Rica...
Once again the wait was long and I as always anticipate such a good story like me my age is catching up and Jesse still has it sad about Finn and Savy but always the great story teller Wayne never misses a heart beat hope to see the next book soon ..ciao from Costa Rica...
August 22, 2023
I liked this book and the one before better than the 5 or so before. To me the older books in the series were better. I agree with what someone else said, let Savannah go! She’s kind of a pain in the arse and for me not very liable or relatable! I’ll be looking forward to the next book in the series.
November 12, 2024
Good Read…for the most part
Jesse battles his inner self fight again or be domesticated by his wife but read on next the guy he is chasing for chapters is supposed to be this top trained fighter Marine comes the the battle he is easily defeated and what about Orion he’s still out there?? But I still liked the novel anyway
Jesse battles his inner self fight again or be domesticated by his wife but read on next the guy he is chasing for chapters is supposed to be this top trained fighter Marine comes the the battle he is easily defeated and what about Orion he’s still out there?? But I still liked the novel anyway
March 2, 2023
Number 25 and still going strong
Yet another very enjoyable book from Wayne Stinnett. As always, I download on the day of publication and spend the next couple of days catching up on the adventures of Jesse and the gang. This, like it's 24 predecessors, does not disappoint.
Yet another very enjoyable book from Wayne Stinnett. As always, I download on the day of publication and spend the next couple of days catching up on the adventures of Jesse and the gang. This, like it's 24 predecessors, does not disappoint.
March 6, 2023
Love Jesse but not my favorite book
I’m a huge fan of this series. With only a couple of exceptions, each book leaves me pumped up and excited for the next one. This time i was left feeling down and dissatisfied with the ending.
I’m a huge fan of this series. With only a couple of exceptions, each book leaves me pumped up and excited for the next one. This time i was left feeling down and dissatisfied with the ending.
March 6, 2023
It was so worth the wait!
I hope whoever's reading this book has read all the others First because you'll know it was absolutely worth the wait! Fantastic storyline with both old and new characters. Now just have to wait for the next one!!!!!!
I hope whoever's reading this book has read all the others First because you'll know it was absolutely worth the wait! Fantastic storyline with both old and new characters. Now just have to wait for the next one!!!!!!
March 16, 2023
DID NOT LIKE THE ENDING
WHY DO YOU DO THAT SHIT!!!!!!!!! I'M SO SICK AND TIRED OF READING BOOKS WHERE THE MAIN CHARACTER IS EITHER INJURED OR HIS LIFE TURNS TO HELL OR HE'S A DDICTED!!! SICKENING!!!
WHY DO YOU DO THAT SHIT!!!!!!!!! I'M SO SICK AND TIRED OF READING BOOKS WHERE THE MAIN CHARACTER IS EITHER INJURED OR HIS LIFE TURNS TO HELL OR HE'S A DDICTED!!! SICKENING!!!
March 21, 2023
AfterwordsI
I enjoy the afterwords as much as the wonderful stories. Can't put them down after I start to read. Very fast paced, have read them all, just keep them coming please. Betty P
I enjoy the afterwords as much as the wonderful stories. Can't put them down after I start to read. Very fast paced, have read them all, just keep them coming please. Betty P
March 21, 2023
Jesse is at it again!
Retired but not dead, that’s how I’d sun up Jesse’s latest adventure. Lots of things to think about from this one - life, love, lust, family, justice all appear.
Retired but not dead, that’s how I’d sun up Jesse’s latest adventure. Lots of things to think about from this one - life, love, lust, family, justice all appear.
March 26, 2023
Rollercoaster of emotions
This book was full a rollercoaster ride of emotions from all characters including Jesse,but still a great story. like always I can't wait for the next book to come out !!
This book was full a rollercoaster ride of emotions from all characters including Jesse,but still a great story. like always I can't wait for the next book to come out !!
May 1, 2023
Back to the basics
I liked this story! Mr. Stinnett has gone back to his earlier tales and style. You know, the basic stuff we all fell in love with. No new planes or boats to go into all the little details for. Yep! I liked this one!
I liked this story! Mr. Stinnett has gone back to his earlier tales and style. You know, the basic stuff we all fell in love with. No new planes or boats to go into all the little details for. Yep! I liked this one!
December 10, 2023
Great to read about old friends again !!!Love yhis series about this old Marine and his family and friends. I love the way yhe story lines ho and now reading the next nook in this wonderful series.
August 14, 2024
It is hard times for Jesse McDermitt
Growing old is hard but for Jesse it is going to be even harder! He is used to being so active and slowing down is not something he is comfortable with.
Growing old is hard but for Jesse it is going to be even harder! He is used to being so active and slowing down is not something he is comfortable with.
September 22, 2025
ugh! great read,but a hard landing!
I don’t get it…the wife knows what the hubby is up to…and she cannot deal? And she takes the boy away from a sick pup. She needs to get a grip! Or Wayne, push her overboard!
I don’t get it…the wife knows what the hubby is up to…and she cannot deal? And she takes the boy away from a sick pup. She needs to get a grip! Or Wayne, push her overboard!
March 6, 2023
another adventure
So glad the author could come up with number 25. I could not put it down. I pray Jesse and Savanah would work thing out! Looking forward to the next one.
So glad the author could come up with number 25. I could not put it down. I pray Jesse and Savanah would work thing out! Looking forward to the next one.
March 11, 2023
Another great read.
Once again a great story from the master story teller, Wayne Stinnett. Anxiously awaiting the next in this great series.
Once again a great story from the master story teller, Wayne Stinnett. Anxiously awaiting the next in this great series.
March 10, 2023
Another great read!
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