A beautiful barrier island becomes a cultural battleground when a billionaire real estate developer attempts to transform its small-town, old Florida community. The Marcosta Island novels begin in 1994 with the return of Jake Crawford, a disillusioned bioscientist and native son who wants to recapture the honest, simpler life of his youth. Upon arrival, what Jake encounters forces him into action; otherwise, what he seeks will be lost forever, yet another victim of the heedless profiteering that has redefined most of Florida. The struggle to preserve the island’s heritage and natural beauty weaves through a diverse collection of characters and situations, encompassing a full spectrum of emotions, from tragedy to rediscovered love, all within a backdrop of colorful seaside imagery.
