The Blue

Computer icon Frank Whitman, CEO of Whitman Technologies, is a man grown accustomed to winning. He has become obsessed with capturing big fish, and views the world of big game fishing, as just another arena of competition for the rich and famous.

Whitman desperately covets an invitation to the prestigious Hemingway Blue Marlin Tournament held in Cuba each year. But for all his billions, he lacks the connections to have the invite extended his way.

Whitman's investigations lead him to a famous old marlin fisherman, Capt. Louis Gladding, who grew up in Cuba, and who has fished with the Premier, himself. He traces the old captain to a small Florida town, and sends his personal aid Scott Byrd to lure Louis away from his charter boat and procure his services for the big event. Whitman also realizes the huge computer markets laying dormant throughout the Caribbean, which will break open when the Cuban power structure undergoes future change.

Although Byrd is in the employ of Whitman, he has been planted as a spy to undermine and betray all the efforts of Whitman and his new crew. Tragic consequences ensue, climaxing with an intense hunt and capture of a winning blue marlin.


About the Author

Capt. Charley Bartholomay, a former syndicated outdoor columnist for Scripps-Howard Publications, brings his considerable authority of twenty five years as a professional tournament fishing captain to his compelling sea story, mixing island life with corporate intrigue and murder.