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Pavilion Key: Isle of Buried Treasure

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I give this book three stars simply because the plight of the sea turtles is a story that needs telling and retelling until the public is educated and the creatures are brought away from the edge of extinction.

On the downside, this novel, put out by a small science publisher out of Malabar, FL, could've used better editing. The text is filled with small grammatical errors (like pluralizing the Kemp's ridley sea turtle as "ridley's") that detract from the largely entertaining storyline. Otherwise, the sophomore effort by author/veterinarian Greg Lewbart is not nearly as polished as Florida thrillers penned by the likes of Hiaasen, McDonald, etc., and the factual background of the tale draws too heavily, even clumsily, from its primary source, the writings of Dr. Archie Carr.

That aside, the heart and devotion with which Lewbart writes is readily apparent, and his protagonist, Hal Noble, is a likable hero in Everyman's clothing. A laudable effort.

definitely read this book. It is one of the most excellent and interesting books I have read. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. It was very entertaining but at the same time educational

This was a very entertaining and educational book. It had a great plot and once I started reading it, I found it difficult to put down. I read it in one day. I also learned a lot about sea turtles that I didn't know before. Read it!