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Shipwrecked on the small Caribbean island of Petite Silhouette after the Great War, Australian sailor Jack McLeod makes a new life as a bootlegger, island trader, ship builder, and family man. But storm clouds are looming on the horizon. WWII sees the West Indies become a battleground between the Allied Forces and the marauding U-boats of Nazi Germany. Embroiled in espionage and intrigue, the crew of the schooner ROULETTE must call upon all of their skill and experience to battle a ruthless and unseen foe.
Splicing historical fact with fiction, TRADEWINDS takes the reader on a thrilling ride through the exotic Caribbean at a time when the outside world invades these idyllic islands, changing them forever. |
What readers say about Tradewinds:
“…Tradewinds is a remarkable piece of work: A beautiful tribute to the people, their islands, and their way of life. All praise to C. E. Bowmen! A job well done.” ~Douglas Pyle, author of Clean Sweet Wind
“…Tradewinds provides a riveting schooner ride through dramatic history in the Eastern Caribbean. Anyone who has experienced the unique cultures of this string of islands, from Anguilla to Trinidad-- will relate to this tale of heart and suspense, told in a lusty dialect with nautical finesse and accuracy.” ~Cynthia Kaul
“…The omniscient narrative moves right along, gaining momentum, and you can’t put the book down toward its end. While not exactly a “thriller,” it is an action-packed story laced with island lore. It gives a sense of the islands as they were before independence and tourism, when wooden boat building, and the resulting sloops and schooners used for interisland trade, were the best antidote to colonial neglect. With Tradewinds, Bowman preserves the distinct era, saving it from extinction.” ~ By A. Parkeon
“…Tradewinds provides a riveting schooner ride through dramatic history in the Eastern Caribbean. Anyone who has experienced the unique cultures of this string of islands, from Anguilla to Trinidad-- will relate to this tale of heart and suspense, told in a lusty dialect with nautical finesse and accuracy.” ~Cynthia Kaul
“…The omniscient narrative moves right along, gaining momentum, and you can’t put the book down toward its end. While not exactly a “thriller,” it is an action-packed story laced with island lore. It gives a sense of the islands as they were before independence and tourism, when wooden boat building, and the resulting sloops and schooners used for interisland trade, were the best antidote to colonial neglect. With Tradewinds, Bowman preserves the distinct era, saving it from extinction.” ~ By A. Parkeon
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