Stories From the Same Place (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798251384406)

Stories From the Same Place is a collection of four interconnected short stories set against the colorful backdrop of Key West, where quiet streets and sunny beaches hide mysteries and unexpected danger. Each tale explores a different set of characters, but all share the same vibrant island setting-proving that even in paradise, life is rarely simple.

In "Paper Caper: From the Tales of Dan Coast," a quiet Sunday morning on Beach View Street turns strangely eventful when local sleuth Dan Coast and his loyal sidekick, Red Baxter, notice that the neighborhood's newspapers have mysteriously vanished. What begins as a trivial annoyance quickly becomes an amusing investigation through the eccentric personalities of the block.

"Mother's Little Helper" introduces Newton Cave, a newly married man and first-time father struggling to balance the pressures of family life with the demands of his old job.

In "Camp Kids," North Myrtle Beach detective Jake Stellar and his wife Bree travel to Key West for a relaxing vacation with friends. But the getaway takes a dark turn when a murder pulls Jake into a local investigation-one that connects to Bree's friends and uncovers a troubling secret from their shared past.

Together, these stories capture the humor, tension, and human drama that unfold in one unforgettable place, where ordinary moments can quickly turn into extraordinary tales.

Author: Rodney Riesel
ISBN-13: 9798251384406
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/29/2026
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.52d