A Beach, Two Babes, and the Squid
Published on 29. May 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-68442-675-1 (ISBN)
Description
Get ready for a wild ride where danger and hilarity intertwine, and where the line between friend and foe blurs under the scorching Florida sun.
As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?
Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn when suspicions arise-is Armand truly who he says he is, or is he the notorious Russian scam artist Boris Nabokov? Tom, alias for former cop turned private investigator Rick Dante, is on the case, unraveling a web of deceit that intertwines with Freddi's secret life as Sabrina, agent for exotic dancers. But their investigations lead to a darker truth-a female trafficking ring operated by ruthless Russians.
As Freddi and Rick's paths collide, sparks fly in more ways than one, igniting a magnetic attraction despite their mutual suspicions. With a colorful cast of characters, including Boomer the horse and The Squid, their journey will have you holding on tight as you barrel towards a chaotic and uproarious showdown.
As the band sets the tropical soundtrack, investment advisor Tom McCall aims to bring some cool to the sizzling scene. But is he who he claims to be?
Enter Florida Freddi and Missy Mudd, the dynamic duo of real estate known as the Bikini Real Estate team. Their latest sale to Jules Armand takes an unexpected turn when suspicions arise-is Armand truly who he says he is, or is he the notorious Russian scam artist Boris Nabokov? Tom, alias for former cop turned private investigator Rick Dante, is on the case, unraveling a web of deceit that intertwines with Freddi's secret life as Sabrina, agent for exotic dancers. But their investigations lead to a darker truth-a female trafficking ring operated by ruthless Russians.
As Freddi and Rick's paths collide, sparks fly in more ways than one, igniting a magnetic attraction despite their mutual suspicions. With a colorful cast of characters, including Boomer the horse and The Squid, their journey will have you holding on tight as you barrel towards a chaotic and uproarious showdown.
Reviews / Votes
"Sit back, relax, and follow private investigator Rick Dante as he tries to figure out what the hell is going on. A fun, Florida caper." -James O. Born, New York Times best-selling author"Sizzling with Florida heat and razor-sharp humor, One Beach, Two Babes, and The Squid is a deliciously unpredictable romp. Prepare for a wild ride as a lazy beach day turns into a white-knuckle roller-coaster of suspense, wit, and unexpected alliances. In author Buck Buchanan's world, the most dangerous real-estate deals aren't closed in the office, but on the sun-drenched shores of Crooked Foot Key." -Paul Levine, author of the Jake Lassiter series
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Paducah, KY
United States
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 140 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68442-675-1 (9781684426751)
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Buck Buchanan
One Beach, Two Babes, and The Squid
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04/2025
1st Edition
Turner Publishing Company
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Person
Buck Buchanan is the author of The Secret Files of Hugo and Victoria, which was a silver medalist in Humor for the 2019 Florida Authors and Publishers Association's President's Book Award.Buchanan was the winner of the inaugural short story contest at SleuthFest hosted by the Florida chapter of the Mystery Writers of America (FMWA) and received an FMWA Award for Writing Excellence. He conducted a writers' workshop for the Palm Beach County Library for many years.
His crime writing was a progression from his crime fighting. For a good chunk of his life, he conducted and supervised major criminal investigations-ranging from homicide and narcotics smuggling to official corruption and fraud-for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Buchanan lives in South Florida with his wife Susan and every stray dog and cat she can drag in. (But he can't complain-she dragged him in too.)
His crime writing was a progression from his crime fighting. For a good chunk of his life, he conducted and supervised major criminal investigations-ranging from homicide and narcotics smuggling to official corruption and fraud-for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Buchanan lives in South Florida with his wife Susan and every stray dog and cat she can drag in. (But he can't complain-she dragged him in too.)