The Coconut Conundrum

By Carol Lent

Welcome to Key West, where the margaritas flow freely, the locals are as colorful as the sunsets, and chaos has a way of finding everyone-especially Sal Petronelli and Dale. These two accidental misfits, down on their luck and armed with nothing but questionable decision-making skills, stumble into the adventure of a lifetime when they meet Paquito, a sassy, foul-mouthed African Grey parrot with more secrets than feathers.

What begins as a harebrained scheme to make some quick cash turns into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with LuLu, a fiercely cunning bar owner, and El Patr n, the shadowy kingpin of an international smuggling ring. From Key West to Havana, Caracas to Coconut Grove, Sal, Dale, and Paquito find themselves tangled in a web of crime, loyalty, and revenge as they plot to bring down a criminal empire-or at least survive the ordeal without losing their minds.

Filled with razor-sharp wit, eccentric characters, and the tropical charm of Florida's strangest corners, Coconut Conundrum is a hilarious and thrilling ride that fans of Carl Hiaasen, Tim Dorsey, and James W. Hall will love. Buckle up for a rollicking caper where the stakes are high, the laughs are loud, and the most dangerous mastermind is a parrot.

Perfect for lovers of humorous crime stories with a twist of sunshine and mischief

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSCBDF87
• ISBN13: 9798306053653
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 8.0"