Retired Army Colonel Drake has taken on another insurance case. Ronald “Lep-O” Dunne died working aboard the Debra Anne. The wife’s family has filed a wrongful death claim. All Drake has to do is gather statements from the crew. A few surprises await Drake … like that the captain is Lep-O’s father-in-law … and that the Debra Anne has left port with him still on it. Pressed into service, Drake has to look into his crew mates while working on a cold and unforgiving sea.

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Meet author Larry M. Keeton

Retired Army Officer and local county official, Larry M. Keeton has plenty of unique characters and situations upon which to base his stories. 53 years of marriage to his watercolorist wife has provided him with ample lessons of dialogue better suited for the printed page. His works have appeared in Mystery Magazine, and Seasons 7 and 8 of Mysteries to Die For, and the 2024 Derringer Nominated Anthology, Larceny and Last Chances. He thanks Merle Knapp for his expertise in Alaskan fishing industry. His website is https://larrykeetonwriter.com.