Castigo Cay

By: Matthew Bracken

Narrated by: Matthew James Bracken

Dan Kilmer is a former Marine sniper in his early thirties. He returned home from military service in the Middle East and gave college a try, but his combat experiences prevented him from fitting into campus life. In a South Florida boatyard, his uncle was attempting to refurbish an old cargo schooner, and Dan left college to help him finish the flagging project. After two years of work but before the 60-foot boat was relaunched, his uncle fell from a scaffold and died.

While still in his twenties, Dan inherited the schooner Rebel Yell. Soon after, he left the United States to embark on a series of voyages, mostly in pursuit of beautiful women and good times. While he was away from America, new federal taxes were imposed on luxury property, including privately owned yachts. Dan cannot pay these or other new taxes, so he can't return to the States without risking confiscation of his schooner. Instead he must always fly under official radar and earn a living by his wits while staying one step ahead of the IRS and other government agencies.

He must navigate the reefs of government control while always searching for a way to make money without the permission of the local authorities. This usually requires some type of shady dealing, subterfuge, and stealing from thieves as Dan moves from port to port. A shifting cast of crew members inhabits Rebel Yell, but the novel is about Dan Kilmer and his quest to live as a free man in an increasingly unfree world. In Castigo Cay, Dan must sneak back into South Florida under the radar to conduct a short-fuse rescue mission.

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Travis McGee is Reborn

This was infuenced by "The Deep Blue Goodbye" by John D. McDonald. I loved the original. I like this updated telling even more. The characters are more developed in Castigo Bay. Matt Bracken has an opportunity to revive a literary character and free him to right wrongs for a new generation. McDonald's books are fun but dated. When I read crime fiction from the 1930s I need to keep in mind that fingerprint identification was not yet widespread. Reading McDonald I need to remember that the internet and mobile phones were not every day tools. Bracken's characters must strategize around information freedom, instantaneous communications, and the ever watchful eyes of government. This could lead to interesting stories and hopefully to a series of books revolving around these new characters. I can not wait to see what he does with "The Girl in the Plain Brown Wrapper."

A really good story narrated by Author

I admit it. I’ve read everything Mr. Bracken has written. He is an excellent author whose writings in the “Enemies” trilogy know seems prophetic. I’m interviews, Mr. Bracken had just done careful research and made his stories from an informed position.
In contrast, Castigo Kay seems written as much from his love of sailing so much as being informed. I highly recommend this story, and anything written by Matt Bracken. He is also a frequent podcast guest, so listen to a few of those if you need convincing.

Outstanding Book!

This is an excellent listen. What is amazing is how much of this story has actually come true in one form or another since Mr. Bracken wrote it. The parallels between Castigo Key and Jeffrey Epsteins pedophile island are astounding. This is a superb book and I highly recommend it.

Outstanding

I like Matt enjoy his commentary on various videos I've seen. was very pleased at how enjoyable and immersive this audiobook was. I was absolutely riveted. entirely worth the price and the time spent.

outstanding.

do yourself a favor and listen to this book. i thoroughly enjoyed the narration, story, and realism.