A scorned brother and an estranged lover . . . What do you do with new beginnings in the midst of a dangerous crisis?

Based on a true-life incident in 1975, fictional Erric Thorman comes face to face with powerful forces confronting his usually peaceful Florida Keys life. Lobster fishermen face an imminent international incident which threatens to destroy their livelihood.

Traps proves to be an involving beach read, mixing adventure with love in a plot which continuously picks up momentum.

In this first book of a series, Randy Born is only a minor character; a gung-ho cameraman chasing the thrill of capturing images on film. In the next book, Born takes center stage as he questions his purpose in life.