Kirjahaku

Doc Skinner loved his players, his boat, and his life-now all three are in jeopardy. When Doc Skinner retired as the longtime hitting coach for the San Diego Padres, he lived a simple life aboard his boat at the Island Marina. Taylor James, one of his former (and favorite) players was in a cabin cruiser across the way, and the daughter of his closest friend stayed in a sailboat two slips over. When Doc and his boat suddenly disappear out of the blue, it's all hands on deck as the cast of characters from the marina search for their missing friend-unaware of the seriousness of the situation and the danger they are in. Did loan sharks (or real sharks) get Doc? Did it have something to do with what he gave to the waitress and her young son? Was it possible the coach just pulled up anchor and took off? It could be any of these scenarios, or none of the above.

A beachside town, a book, booze, and a bird - only one of these can save Livingston from himselfLivingston Taylor had it all planned out. First he'd rent a cheap bungalow by the beach to finish writing his final book . . . while drinking himself senseless. Then he'd finish it off by taking his own life.With a wife and two sons back home who loved him, students who adored him, and a series of critically acclaimed books to his credit, why did he feel like a failure and want to end it all? After years of searching for meaning and purpose, this could be Livingston's last chance to find it. Will he see the signs and learn the valuable lessons presented to him, or will he simply take the easy way out? Not only will you discover how Livingston ended up in such a distressing state - and what he does about it - you'll also likely learn something about yourself along the way.