The Mystery of Gasparilla Bay

By Rick Larnerd

The Mystery of Gasparilla Bay pairs true-life history with high drama and thrill of the chase. Early nineteenth-century pirate Jose Gaspar left millions of dollars in captured treasure buried in the swamps and backwaters on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Seasoned Florida conservation officer Andy Warden pursues an alligator poacher who preys upon the natural resources in those same backwaters and bayous. That poacher, Bart Thibodeaux, makes the grave mistake of taking a vacationing and treasure-hunting mother and her two children hostage while carrying out his unlawful activities. He underestimates the woman and falls victim to his own nefarious ways. Do they find treasure? Does Officer Warden get his man? Hop in and get ready for a ride full of twists and turns to find out

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H63M2T4L
• ISBN13: 9798900134314
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Covenant Books
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"