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'Macedonia Passage--Dangerous Cargo'
Wright, his wife Dusty, (director of Ohoopee Library System) and our family had met seven years ago during the formation of Appling County's Community Theater. We all played various parts, from scenery, backdrop, lighting and sound to acting in the plays. But that's another story. Here he was with his first published book! And what a book! It was a "Real Novel"- 486 pages of modern day high seas adventure. What I hadn't known about Wright was that he grew up boating in Tampa, Florida. He's sailed everything from Windmills to Hobies, he's raced boats, trained folks to sail, and delivered yachts along the east coast and the Mediterranean. He now captains a tugboat out of Savannah, in between writing. Well, this guy should know how to write a pirate adventure. And after reading his novel, I know that indeed he does. His Captain, who's the main character, agrees to sail a yacht from St. Maarten to the Mediterranean. The original captain and cook have mysteriously disappeared, and there's a very dangerous cargo hidden in the bilge. After I grew accustomed to all Wright's nautical terminology, I literally sailed along with the adventure. He describes the scenery and the action so well; one really feels as if they are traveling along with the captain and crew. I particularly enjoyed the depth of all his characters. He's even included a little romance. This is a terrific read for anyone who enjoys boating and adventure stories. Speaking of adventures, Wright will be visiting Franklin Memorial Library to talk about his book "Macedonia Passage - Dangerous Cargo" on February 1st. Stay tuned to The Forest-Blade for more information!--Barb Moore is assistant manager of Franklin Memrial Library.
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