The Smuggler's Blues

Publisher Marketing:5"x8" paperback size. A rollicking, fast-paced adventure tale about newbie drug smugglers trying to put together a deal while continually distracted by romance, alcohol and pot. A funny, riveting page-turner. What people are saying about The Smuggler's Blues: "A true page-turner. I couldn't put it down. I highly recommend it." - Manny J. "Jim's damn book kept me up all night. I couldn't stop reading until I finished it." - Ed C. "Your characters make Hemingway look like a sissy." - Jimmy N. "Reading your book was like watching a movie. I could see it in my mind as I read." - Janice Y. "Jim's writing is a combination of Ernest Hemingway and Louis L'Amour. I love it!" - Michael T. "Adventure, romance, suspense - a skillfully constructed story." - Bill C. "Riveting." - Mark R. "I couldn't put it down. A great read. Thank you." - Brad K. "Action, adventure, romance, it's all there. I was sorry when the story was over. I want more!" - Michael B. "Your characters truly drive the story. A great read." - Mike Y. "I didn't expect the insights and self-doubt that the main character had. It added a depth and certain quality to the book that I enjoyed." - Phil W. "Finally, an action-adventure novel with depth." - Danny C. "A real page turner." - Jim D. "Where's the sequel?" - Susan S. Contributor Bio:  Carey, Jim Jim Carey is an Eagle Scout, and is, or was, an engineer, computer programmer, computer tech, Internet publicist, truck driver, general aviation pilot, race car driver, deep-sea charter boat captain, security company executive, chairman of the United Way allocations committee, mandolin player, international computer consultant, skydiver, worked on farms, health and fitness center director, a US Coast Guard Captain with 200 ton Ocean Operator's license with sailing endorsement, international security consultant, charter sailboat operator, djimbe drummer, documentary movie producer, website designer, fishing guide, sailboat racer, Indian tracker, campground operator, sailing instructor, hydroplane racer, starred in a TV series, was shot by a sniper in Sarajevo, has attempted to speak seven languages, and is an adventurer who was born in Detroit, grew up in the suburbs, spent his childhood summers in Vermont, went to boarding school in Canada, attended the US Marine Academy at King's Point, lived in Key West for 25 years, then a remote 1830's cabin in Georgia for 15 years, and winters in Hawaii. He's traveled through 49 States and 49 countries. Jim's written three books about health and fitness, and produced or directed 80 videos on the subject. The Smuggler's Blues is Jim's first novel.