The Face Painter is the first of thirty-three short stories. They range from the bizarre; "Superstar," to the sad tale of "Killing Charlie," then moves through several that are sorta weird, such as "Roosters in the Bayou." The true story about "Christmas Magic" was told to me by my wife Dottie. "They Never Called Me Nigger Again" is also true. A lovely Black American lady who was visiting a Bahamian island where we lived told it to Dottie and I. The entire world knows her, but I promised to never reveal her name. Never have--never will. I WISH is almost true, and "Strange Species" will certainly become true some day. "Mary Celeste" was real. Many wonder what really happened to her - I think I know. The Author of this book is Rick Magers. Rick's a licensed airplane pilot, diver, boat captain, lecturer, columnist, adventurer, author, and ex-drug smuggler. (DARK CARIBBEAN) He's been writing for half a century and has traveled the world; visiting many countries in search of stories, including: Nicaragua, Mexico, Canada, Hawaii, Jamaica, Bahamas, Germany, France, England, New Zealand, Australia, plus most of the United States and California. He spends summers in his cabin in the North Georgia hills (locals call 'em mountains, but he's been over the Alps & Rockies) and winters in Key West. Rick celebrated his 73rd birthday on 6-30-2008. He hopes Jimmy Buffett flies in aboard his Cocktail Clipper this winter so they can talk about the good times they enjoyed with their friend, treasure diver, Mel Fisher, while he was alive.
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