Rating: 
Summary: Captures the essence of Sanibel
Review: The best way to read this page turner is by actually being in Sanibel. Sanibel is indeed still Florida'a Florida. This is the last unspoiled place in Florida and Randy Wayne White captures it in all its glory. In addition, he brings forth yet another Doc Ford adventure with its many twists and turns. This is an intelligent person's mystery series and the perfect way to escape on a hot, lazy day.
Rating:
Summary: Captures the essence of Sanibel
Review: The best way to read this page turner is by actually being in Sanibel. Sanibel is indeed still Florida'a Florida. This is the last unspoiled place in Florida and Randy Wayne White captures it in all its glory. In addition, he brings forth yet another Doc Ford adventure with its many twists and turns. This is an intelligent person's mystery series and the perfect way to escape on a hot, lazy day.
Rating:
Summary: the Doc Ford novels are great!
Review: The Doc Ford novels are fantastic and they've got a little bit of everything. There's mystery, suspense, action, sex, Florida history, science, politics, and fishing! What also impresses me about these books is that they appeal to both women AND men. I think the Doc Ford books have a lot of machismo but that doesn't seem to deter the numerous female fans (my mother included). The Doc Ford novels even got my father reading. He's not an avid reader but with my prodding he tried Sanibel Flats and ended up quickly reading the entire series. White writes an exciting novel that's chalked full of interesting tid-bits and with each passing novel in the series he develops his characters more fully.
Rating:
Summary: the Doc Ford novels are great!
Review: The Doc Ford novels are fantastic and they've got a little bit of everything. There's mystery, suspense, action, sex, Florida history, science, politics, and fishing! What also impresses me about these books is that they appeal to both women AND men. I think the Doc Ford books have a lot of machismo but that doesn't seem to deter the numerous female fans (my mother included). The Doc Ford novels even got my father reading. He's not an avid reader but with my prodding he tried Sanibel Flats and ended up quickly reading the entire series. White writes an exciting novel that's chalked full of interesting tid-bits and with each passing novel in the series he develops his characters more fully.
Rating:
Summary: It's a Jungle in Here...
Review: The not-handsome but unquestionably sexy Doc Ford is a marine biologist with odd friends and bed fellows. He happens also to be sneaky, strong, and loyal. His first outing combines an assortment of sciences and arts, and a jungle or two, to produce a consistently entertaining read.
Rating:
Summary: Made Me Want to Move to Florida
Review: This book did several things, all of which I loved. It introduced me to the author Randy Wayne White, the author of several novels set in Southwest Florida, and probably one of the best I've read since I first discovered Carl Hiaasen. It also helped me feel like I was actually living the slow life of the residents of Sanibel Island. Truthfully, Mr. White's ability to describe the lifestyle of the residents of Dinkins Bay makes me want to chuck it all and run away to join them.But primarily, this book introduced me to Doc Ford, the protagonist of the novels written by Mr. White. Doc Ford is an ex-government employee now trying to live out a quiet existence on the southwest coast of Florida (Sanibel Island). His dream and goal is to open a biological supply company and just slip quietly into retirement. But, as with all Doc Ford books, mystery and danger follow him wherever he goes. In this book, the first story in the series, the plot surrounds government cover-ups, unsavory militia in 3rd world countries, stolen artifacts, a kidnapped child and the death of Doc Ford's childhood friend Rafe Hollins. All in all making for an excellent story that kept me up late at night reading 'just a few more pages' to find out what would happen next. Perhaps the best thing about this book is getting introduced to the quirky cast of characters that stay with Doc throughout his series. I'm particularly fond of Tomlinson (aging hippie with a brilliant mind and a flair for expressing his karmic spirituality), who grows to be Doc's best friend throughout the remainder of the series. If you like Carl Hiaasen, or if you like books with that warm and slightly warped feel that comes with great Florida fiction, you'll love this book. In fact, if you like to read and can appreciate well-built characters and an engaging mystery, you'll also love it. And if you're like me, you'll find yourself up late at night wondering what it would be like living life on the ocean and watching the moon rise in the Mangrove trees. Pack your bags, everyone...we're moving.
Rating: 
Summary: Every page an event, every chapter an adventure!
Review: This book evoked every emotion. I was relaxed and serene when on the beach. I was pumping adrenalin when with the "enemy". I was alert and skeptical when with "friends". GREAT READING !!
Rating:
Summary: Good Fun
Review: This is the 1st of the Doc Ford books and the first that I have read, and I am excited about moving on to Heat Islands. I thought this was a great book and a lot of fun to read. I am excited to see what is next for Doc Ford and his cast of friends.
Rating:
Summary: Absolutely Brilliant
Review: This was one of the best books I have read in a long time. I would suggest it to anyone looking for a quick but wonderful read. White has a plot that continually keeps you wondering!
| 
