Key West Capers Series: Key West Luck, by Laurence Shames

[Jem]

Key West Luck is the story of young Phoebe Goodyear, recently released from prison for being a passive accessory to her toxic ex-boyfriend's drug dealing, and ready for a fresh start in Key West. The plan? To sell sno-cones on the beach. She spends the last of her cash reserves on a downpayment for a sno-cone truck. In the process of getting it ready for business, Phoebe meets Nicky Angelo, formerly an associate of a Philadelphia mob enforcer, but now a starving tavern musician in his mid-20s. When Phoebe's sno-cone truck is in danger of being repossessed by a seedy con-man, Nicky and his stoner roommate Ozzie quickly get themselves into trouble trying to get it back. Just when they think that their luck can't get any worse, they attract the attention of two Miami crime bosses -- up-and-coming Luis Benavides and declining Charlie Ponte.

This is part of the Key West Capers series, written by Laurence Shames, a highly entertaining set of crime caper stories set in modern-day Key West, Florida. They are a mix of comedy, crime drama, thriller, and romance; there's something for everyone. You don't have to read any other books in the series to enjoy this one. Each book is a standalone story with the same setting and one common character throughout: elderly, friendly, sociable, retired crime boss Bert "The Shirt" D'Ambrosia. Surviving characters occasionally do come back in other books; when they do, their context is quickly established through comedic summary.

If you want to review it, let me know via this message thread or private message, and I'll have some people give you a "free" copy, courtesy of your new friend and business associate, Bert The Shirt.

If you want to hear some excerpts from the book, here you go:

https://soundcloud.com/jem-matzan/key...
https://soundcloud.com/jem-matzan/key...

And there's a third 5-minute sample on Audible:

http://www.audible.com/pd/Mysteries-T...

[Edward]

I would like a code please...jagsed5@hotmail.com

[Leslie]

I'm interested. leslie@neel.com

[Leslie]

Hi. Just wanted to let you know that I finished listening and posted the review on Goodreads, Audible, and Amazon. I referenced your name as the narrator in my review, but misspelled it. I was able to edit my review in Goodreads, but was unable to edit it Audible or Amazon. I'm so sorry about that.

[Jem]

Unacceptable. Your termination shall commence!

Just kidding. My name makes no sense. Don't worry about it. Thanks for listening.