Red Sky in the Morning

About the Book

The North Coast boating community of Vermilion seems an idyllic place to cast off the woes of the world. But for Captain Jack Grayson, the great inland sea called Lake Erie holds enough demons for a lifetime. As Jack struggles with the death of his wife during their anniversary sailing cruise, he discovers he is not the only one in town fighting back the past. A bizarre confluence of events embroils an eccentric circle of sea captains - The Captain’s Quarters – in a complex scheme of organized crime, treachery, and murder at the hands of the infamous Paddy Delaney - Lorain, Ohio´s resident gangster. As Jack and his crew work to save his godson from Paddy´s grip, he finds himself struggling with life and death at the end of a lifeline attached to the same yacht that claimed his wife. In Jack Grayson’s compelling fight to survive an unpredictable and treacherous lake, we discover the redeeming power of family and friends to heal the wounds of the past. Richly set in the nautical history of Lake Erie, this story changes course and complexion with each chapter. Through the exploits of complex and enigmatic characters we get a glimpse of life in a deceptively quaint boating community on America’s North Coast. Red Sky in the Morning is an exciting read for anyone who has searched for redemption and a second chance at life.

About the Author

Bill Hamann’s vocation is rooted in the law, but his passion rises from the sea, including the great inland sea called Lake Erie. Bill’s romance with sailing yachts began as a midshipman at Kings Point. He has sailed the seven seas and all the Great Lakes by power and sail. The writing of several screenplays, stage dramas, and musicals has provided a never-ending life adventure that continues with each day at the keyboard. Bill is married to Cindy Jane, has two sons, lives in Cincinnati, teaches, preaches, writes, and will go sailing whenever there’s a stiff breeze.