Incident at Cat Island - Softcover

Hudgin, Thomas L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970910495 ISBN 13: 9780970910493

Publisher: Hickory Tales Pub, 2007

Tom Hannaford finds mysterious lettering on a barnacle encrusted plank floating in the surf along a deserted North Carolina beach. With insatiable curiosity and after some questionable research, Tom convinces his friend, Chris, to fly with him in Tom’s Cessna Cardinal on a leisurely vacation in the Bahamas near where, coincidentally, Tom suspects his message from the sea originated. When they decide to land to investigate remote Cat Island, they stumble upon a quite shocking discovery that sends them running for their very lives, using all their skills and cunning just trying to survive. A lovable thirteen year old island boy, who had hustled them at the George Town airport, then unexpectedly twists the plot to an exciting climax.

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From the Publisher:

I've had many interesting authors but Tom is unique. He is a pleasure to meet and to get to know as a friend. His easy conversational style that has made him a success as a highly sought-after motivational speaker carries over into his exciting novel. Anyone who longingly dreams of a vacation in the blissful Bahamas or who loves flying or sailing will find much to love here, but don't be surprised if your hoped-for vacation isn't so peaceful.

From the Author:

I've always dreamed of sailing high seas and exploring tropical islands. Ever since I could remember, I'd sit on the beach searching the southern Carolina horizon for some illusive tropical paradise.

After college, I received an officer's commission in the U.S. Navy and sailed the Pacific Ocean on tankers and repair ships. That valuable experience gained in deep-water navigation and seamanship skills was put to use again years later.

I earned my wings as an instrument-rated, private pilot and bought my first airplane. Every opportunity I had, I'd fly to the tropical islands of the Bahamas and often rent a sailboat to explore the secluded, coconut-lined, white, sandy beaches of the central islands - Abaco, Eleuthera, Exumas, Long Island and Cat Island.

My tenacious passion for the sea continued in retirement. I purchased a thirty-foot sloop and sailed it up and down the East Coast of the United States and to the islands of the Bahamas. Itching to do more serious, blue water cruising, I sailed with two others a thirty-six-foot ketch from the islands of the Caribbean to Europe.

This novel is fiction but the places mentioned and flying experiences are real ... the characters and events are not. I have a high degree of respect and love for the folks of the Bahamas. They're proud, honest people and truly live in a paradise unequaled anywhere in the world. Having been to and explored tranquil Cat Island, it seemed to be an intriguing setting for this tale.

Thomas Hudgin

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