I’ve been sick for a while. Cancer. Doesn’t really matter what kind. It’s spread through my entire body. Stuff is eating me away from the inside out. I only have a few weeks left to live. That’s what the doctors told me.
I’ll get the last laugh, though. I’m going out with a bang. I had all I could take of the hospital. Those dreary white walls, blocking you in. Don’t get me started on the food. And those oncologists, I tell you, they have no sense of humor.
So I bought a one-way ticket to the Virgin Islands. I’m going to lie in the sun, chill out on the beach – and suck down as many Mojitos as the bartender can mix up for me.
I’ve booked all the rooms at Blackbeard’s Castle. For the next month, I’ve got the place to myself. That should pretty much do it. It’s a fantastic view from up there. You can see everything: the harbor, the sea…every detail in the city below.
Of course, I didn’t expect all this hullabaloo with the governor. I guess he got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, and now he’s on the lam. Charlotte Amalie is crawling with G-men. The place is on lockdown until they find him.
Me, all I’m searching for is the perfect Mojito. This government upheaval is causing a major disruption in the supply of mint leaves, and you can’t make a proper Mojito without fresh mint leaves.
People keep asking me what I saw up at Blackbeard’s Castle the other night. To tell you the truth, I don’t rightly know. That was after my nightly medication. Things get kind of fuzzy once the drugs kick in. They should just leave me alone.
I came here to die. And to drink Mojitos… Hey, do you know where I can get some fresh mint?
You can read more about Mojito Man in Aground on St. Thomas, the third book in the “Mystery in the Islands” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime. The first book in the series is Adrift on St. John.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 6 p.m. eastern on December 25 for the chance to win a copy of AGROUND ON ST. THOMAS. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
About the author
NY Times bestselling author REBECCA M. HALE worked for almost ten years as a patent attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area before taking time off to write her first novel, HOW TO WASH A CAT. She is now the author of nine Penguin titles and a growing list of ebooks released under her own imprint, Green Vase Publishing. Her writing is often influenced by her travel experiences and the people she meets on her journeys.
Rebecca lives in Western Colorado with her feline writing associates, that is, when she’s not off researching future books set in San Francisco, the Caribbean, or wherever else her wandering spirit takes her.
Author website: www.TravelingWithBooks.com
I never tire of settling comfortably with a good book. I would love the book to be this winning prize so good luck!
This is certainly an interesting premise for a mystery! I didn’t know mojitos have mint in them. I may want to try one, someday. I love mint.
Read the first two in the series. Looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the giveaway chance.
I like this series.
Mmmm, mojitos, St. Thomas, mystery…what’s not to love?! I enjoyed Adrift on St. John, and look forward to reading this latest in the series.
looks great; thanks for the chance to win 🙂
This is a new series for me, very interesting description. Have to check it out.
St. Thomas, sun, sand, and mojitos. What’s not to like:-)
Interesting premise! Wonder how this ends?
Thanks for a chance to win a new to me series.
Can’t wait to read this book. Thanks
Just from the synopsis posted I need to read this entire series. Thanks for the chance!
I love all of Rebecca’s books and would love to read this one. Her books are always so awesome and entertaining! This one sounds so exciting! Thanks for the chance to win this book…..God bless!!!!!
I love St Thomas, this sounds great
I would love to start reading this series! Thank you!
Interesting premise. Bring it on!
I think that’s what I would do too. Sun, food. Forget the doctors.
I love her island mysteries.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Sounds like the perfect way to check out – on your own terms! The setting is ideal and the drinks delicious! I’m anxious to see what happens on the island next! It certainly didn’t work out as she had planned.
I hope the Mojito Man can find his fresh mint in these trying times! Looking forward to finding out what happens in this latest book.
This sounds so interesting.
Love all your books, Rebecca! I will be getting my hands on this book whether I win or not! LOL I just reread HOW TO WASH A CAT recently and wished it would not end. Thank you for writing books that we wish to walk into and wander around in, and always in interesting locales! Vero Beach Book Center stocks your books so there must be many other fans out there who agree! Enjoyed these comments! Hugs & magic! :^)
Sounds good. I’ve read the first two so looking forward to this one.
Loved the cat book she wrote so I will definitely check out this one.
It sounds like my kind of mystery. I would love to read it. Thanks for having the giveaway.
This sounds great!
Although this book sounds as though it might be a bit dark, I more or less agree that taking life into your own hands if and when you get news of your imminent demise, would be the best way to have things — YOUR way, not someone else’s way. The humor in these books make up for any subject that is less than happy. I have read the first two books of the author and both had me laughing out loud. I would enjoy winning this book but I can see that there is a lot of competition for this book too, so I will add it to my very long list of wishes and this will eventually get to the top of the list. Thank you for letting us know about Aground on St. Thomas.
Cynthia
Sounds good. Thanks for the chance to win.
Interesting approach to a murder mystery. Thanks for the review and the chance to win one.
This is so different-sounds like a “must read”! Thank you for contest!
Oh I want to read this
This is a delightful series that takes you to different locales.
Thanks so much to everyone who commented – and to Dru for hosting such a fabulous blog. With the winter weather setting in, it’s a great time to curl up with a book. Happy Holidays – and Happy Reading!
I want to read this
Haven’t read any books by this author. I see she’s a lawyer. I used to be a legal secretary. I don’t like the cold weather so I’d like a trip to the Caribbean by reading this book.
Sounds like a good place to be, or read about, this time of year! Thanks for the chance to win.
Please take me where it is warm and let’s have monitors.
Love autocorrect. Not monitors, Mojitos.
Fun in the sun with a mojito! That’s the life for me. Count me in.
This book is added to my WishList!!!!
Thank you for the giveaway!!!
Vacations and mystery what a combination. Sounds like a great read.
Would love a copy.
I would love to win a new book!
I hear the Virgin Islands calling me. An acquaintance is living there currently, but I haven’t gotten an invite. Count me in for the giveaway so I can live there vicariously. Thanks.
Sounds like the perfect Winter getaway read.
Unusual protagonist! Sounds really good!
Let’s get hot!
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