The Vessel Tinaja [Paperback]

Randy Cribbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 23, 2005

When the body of archeologist William Stewart is found floating in the Mantanzas Bay, Robert Robson finds himself caught up in a web of hideous secrets, deceit, and murder woven by the lure of the tinaja and its' terrifying power. At first, his empirical mind refuses to believe the old Indian story, but as he is drawn deeper into Stewart's past, each ghastly revelation points to an unimaginable power and moves him dangerously close to the line that separates right from wrong, fact from myth... and now, that power may be within his grasp.

Editorial Reviews

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"... readers will be posed with the question... Was old Ponce DeLeon pursuing the wrong object for everlasting youth?" --Jim Mast, author of Bloody Sunset in St.Augustine

"I've never read anthing quite so original and would recommend it as a good read." --Peter Guinta, Senior Writer St. Augustine Record

" ... Cribbs' eloquent command of time and place puts the reader squarely into his mind's eye..." --Halifax Magazine

About the Author

Randy Cribbs, a native of Florida, is a 2005 Much Ado About Books featured author. A retired Army officer, he holds degrees from the University of Florida, Pacific Lutheran University, Jacksonville State University, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Armed Forces Staff College. His works have appeared in several publications, and he is the author of four other books: ‘Were You There?, Vietnam Notes’; ‘Tales From the Oldest City’; ‘One Summer In The Old Town’; and ‘Illumination Rounds’. He resides in St. Augustine, Florida with his wife Sherry, where he teaches and writes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: OCRS, INC.; First Edition edition (September 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972579680
• ISBN-13: 978-0972579681
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #541,525 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Very Different Read, March 2, 2011

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N. Walsh "book enthusiast" (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Vessel Tinaja (Paperback)

I found this to be an interesting read. But, I don't think it is for everyone, as it was a little strange. Read the previews on it before buying.

3.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Look At The Old Town, October 22, 2008

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Florian T. Boyce (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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There's no secret that author Randy Cribbs is in love with St. Augustine Florida as his works pay tribute to the nation's oldest city in spades. "The Vessel" is a story about the discovery (or rediscovery) of a shell (the vessel) that grants the user immortality.

Those familiar with Cribbs' work would probably know that the basis of the novel comes from his short story "So Little Time, Maybe" from his collection of short stories and poems called "Tales from The Oldest City: St. Augustine."

Overall, I have to say I preferred the tale in short story form. This is not to say that The Vessel is a shoddy book by any means, it simply doesn't have the same punch it did in short story form. This becomes a problem when it isn't addressed (in either version) where exactly did the mystical chalice come from.

Looking past that, "The Vessel" is a tale that can be read in one-two afternoons and features enough colorful characters to make the journey enjoyable, though one-time visitors and residents of St. Augustine would find it that much more enjoyable.

Hope this helps.