Rising Tide - Softcover

Weaver, Melvin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595000304 ISBN 13: 9780595000302

Publisher: iUniverse, 2000

Synopsis

The story is essentially Rod Sterlings and is told mainly from his point of view. It sees him caught up in a web of historical events that first occurs during World War II, when he is a lad of thirteen, and continues as he becomes involved in Fidel Castros struggle for power in Cuba. The story is also of Conchita Quesada, the headstrong, young and winsome black-eyed Latin beauty. She sets a fire in Rods blood that would not be quenched. Their life together is filled with violence, danger, romance, adventure, mystery, and political intrigue. The book is appealing, in part, because it reads like the current events of the era in which the novel takes place. Rising Tide will leave the reader acutely aware of the menace that communism presented in the Caribbean Basin and Central America.

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About the Author

Melvin Weaver was born in Boynton Beach, Florida, the fourth son of a pioneer southeast Florida family. He was educated in the local public school system and attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. Upon completion of his studies, he entered the dairy farming business and, eventually, along with his brothers and sister, operated farms in Palm Beach County, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas.In 1970, the Weaver Development Corporation purchased Cypress Creek Country Club, a golf course/subdivision located in Palm Beach County and Melvin Weaver was appointed to the office of President of the Corporation and General Manager of the golf course. He remained at those duties until he retired in 1998.Mr. Weaver is married and the father of four children, three daughters and a son. He is also the grandfather of seven, five boys and two girls.

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My name is Conchita Quesada, she whispered, as her sensual body seemed to melt against him. Never having experienced such an overwhelming physical sensation before in his young life, Rod was hard put to remember his own.

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Warm hands encircled his body from behind as he stood and pondered his situation. He could feel the tension slowly draining away, as nimble fingers unbuttoned his shirt.

Don't be frightened, Chico, Conchita is here. Why don't you take off your clothes and relax on the bed while I prepare myself. I want to be extra special for you tonight.

I'll be okay, Rod said as he turned and smiled down at her, Just a little nervous, I guess.

AUTHOR BIO: Melvin Weaver was born in Boynton Beach, Florida, the fourth son of a pioneer southeast Florida family. He was educated in the local public school system and attended the University of Florida where he received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. Upon completion of his studies, he entered the dairy farming business and, eventually, along with his brothers and sister, operated farms in Palm Beach County, Florida and Nassau, Bahamas.

In 1970, the Weaver Development Corporation purchased Cypress Creek Country Club, a golf course/subdivision located in Palm Beach County and Melvin Weaver was appointed to the office of President of the Corporation and General Manager of the golf course. He remained at those duties until he retired in 1998.

Mr. Weaver is married and the father of four children, three daughters and a son. He is also the grandfather of seven, five boys and two girls.

About this edition

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0595000304
• ISBN 13: 9780595000302
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272