A single father and former New York City lawyer-turned-Key West charter captain is forced into a desperate search for his missing daughter while racing to clear his name of murder, exploring loss, resilience, and the lengths a father will go to protect his family

ROBERT KIPNESS

Robert Kipness is a former attorney turned author who now calls Key West home. Trading the law office for the open waters, he is a licensed Captain with a deep love for nature and everything boating. He draws inspiration from the rhythms of island life—its colors, characters, music and local spirit—bringing that sense of adventure and authenticity into his writing. Away from the page, Robert treasures time with his wife Elise, their two sons, and their three lively Labradoodles. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Brooklyn Law School.