Cayo Hueso/Cuba Libre

Fidel Castro is near death, if not already dead. His brother, Raúl, has begun to cut a deal with the U.S. administration to renew diplomatic and trade relations. And the whole deal is about to come down in laid-back Key West— Cayo Hueso.But the “Miami Mafia” has other plans, which adds a unique element of intrigue and danger.In this rousing new novel, Michael Ritchie slaughters every political sacred cow in Key West. If you’re a local, you may think you recognize a few of the players in this thrilling sideshow. You may even be one of them!ABOUT THE AUTHORA resident of Key West for 15 years, Michael Ritchie has served as a reporter and associate editor of Key West The Newspaper. He was also editor of the Key West Morning Star, which he helped found with island legend Hilario “Charlie” Ramos, Jr.Ritchie remains a freelance reporter and occasional author.