Solomon Key by David Wood

Author:David Wood [Wood, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Adrenaline Press
Published: 2017-12-31T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Caesar’s Rock, Florida

Caesar’s Rock was a tiny island just north of the upper Florida Keys. A part of Biscayne National Park, it was located in southern Biscayne Bay in the middle of “Caesar Creek,” the channel that separated Elliott Key from Old Rhodes key. It was unremarkable in every way—just a small, deserted island covered in a dense tropical forest. But to Avery, it appeared gloomy and forbidding as Sea Foam drew close.

“You really think we’re gonna find anything here?” Willis Sanders stood at the bow, arms folded, staring in the direction of the island.

“Based on what Jimmy overheard in the bar, Nomi’s organization thinks it’s worth checking out.”

Willis grinned down at her. “Girl, if your brother finds out what you’ve done, there’s gonna be hell to pay.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Avery replied, feigning innocence.

“You stole his boat and his crew, you got his pet nerd playing James Bond, and you just might be walking into some serious danger.”

“That’s why you’re here,” she said sweetly, giving his powerful arm a squeeze. “Besides, Maddock agreed I could do some investigating, provided I take some of the crew with me.” Of course, Maddock had said nothing about commandeering his boat or turning crew member Corey Dean into a spy. But, he hadn’t told her not to do those things.

“Why exactly are we doing this at night?”

“I didn’t want Nomi to get here first. As soon as Jimmy overheard that conversation, he called me and I called you.”

The boat slowed and Matt Barnaby’s voice called out from the cabin.

“That’s as close as I can get. What’s our play?” The former Army Ranger filled out the final spot on Maddock’s crew.

“I guess somebody should stay with the boat?” Avery said.

“You asking or telling?” Willis laughed.

Avery made a face. “Telling. You and I go ashore. Matt remains with the boat and radios us if there’s trouble.”

“Cool with me,” Matt said. “If you two hurry up, we can stop in Key Largo for the night.”

“Man, if you sing that song...”

Willis raised his index finger in warning just as Matt belted out, “We had it all, just like Bogey and Bacall...”

Willis grimaced. “Time to get the hell out of here.”

A few minutes later, they rowed ashore and dragged their dinghy up onto the beach. Avery stared at the tree line, black and forbidding.

“You got a plan?” Willis asked. “Or are we just going to wander around until the sun comes up?”

“You didn’t have to come,” Avery snapped.

“Girl, if you think I could let you go by yourself, you don’t know your brother at all.”

“Fair enough. Matter of fact, I do have a plan.” She took out a flashlight and a topographical chart and pointed out a spot she had circled on the map. “This is the highest spot on the island and it’s almost at the center. It would be a logical place to construct a headquarters.”

Willis nodded. “Least likely to get swamped in a storm. All right, let’s check it out. And stay close.

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