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Key Lucky

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Before going to Key West last week, I had asked at the Amazon forum for suggestions of books set there, and this one came up.

At the beginning of the book, Lucky (an appropriate name for someone who isn't) robs the Mel Fisher treasure museum in Key West. Thereafter, he is desperately trying to keep his hoard from those attempting to steal it from him.

There are quite a few memorable wacky characters here involving Lucky's friends (and villains). This is light stuff, but with some action, and a verve in storytelling. I enjoyed it immensely.

The Kindle edition was fine with minimal typos or formatting problems.

I like these light adventures - no message, no gore. Robert Tacoma knows his South Florida fiction, so you will find references to Hiassen's ex Gov. Skink or maybe a description of Doc Ford's hangout. These novels are not as dark as Randy Wayne White's work, nor as wild and crazy as that of Tim Dorsey, but they are in that league. Personally, I prefer the Key ones to those set in South Texas. Here is my attempt to list them chronologically, which is probably the best order to read the Key ones.

Robert Tacoma (various protagonists)
Key Weird. 2005. 4.0
Key Weirder 2005 4.3
Color Me Weird 2007 4.3 no, it really is a coloring book, with a story
Key Witch 2008 4.3
Key Lucky 2008 4.0
Possum Surprise 2009 3.3 S Texas small town, duller. Early MS dusted off?
Key Manatee 2010 4.0
Sheriff Skunk 2010 5.0 S Texas small town
Key Dali 2011 4.0 1st person Dali, Key West street artist, w usual cast