Road To Key West Books

The Road to Key West is an adventurous/humorous sojourn that cavorts its way through the 1970s Caribbean, from Key West and the Bahamas, to Cuba and Central America. In August of 1971, Kansas Stamps and Will Bell set out to become nothing more than commercial divers in the Florida Keys, but adventure, or misadventure, seems to dog them at every turn. They encounter a parade of bizarre characters, from part-time pirates and heartless larcenists, to Voodoo bokors, a wacky Jamaican soothsayer, and a handful of drug smugglers. Adding even more flavor to this Caribbean brew is a complicated romance, a lost Spanish treasure, and an antediluvian artifact created by a distant congregation who truly understood the term, “pyramid power.” So pour yourself a margarita and slide into the ‘70s for a while, as you follow Kansas and Will through this cocktail of madcap adventures – on The Road To Key West!

Back On The Road To Key West From the best-selling author of “The Road To Key West” comes a sequel guaranteed to take the reader even higher – another rollicking, hilarious Caribbean adventure that will have you ripping at the pages and laughing out loud. “Back On The Road To Key West” reintroduces the somewhat reluctant adventurers Kansas Stamps and Will Bell, casting them into one bizarre situation after another while capturing the true flavor and feel of Key West and the Caribbean in the early 1980s. An ancient map and a lost pirate treasure, a larcenous Bahamian scoundrel and his gang of cutthroats, a wild and crazy journey into South America in search of a magical antediluvian device, and perilous/hilarious encounters with outlandish villains and zany friends will keep you locked to your seat and giggling maniacally. (Not to mention headhunters, smugglers, and beautiful women with poisonous pet spiders.) You’ll also welcome back Rufus, the wacky, mystical Jamaican Rastaman, and be captivated by another “complicated romance” as Kansas and Will struggle with finding and keeping “the girls of their dreams.” So pour yourself a margarita, and get comfortable. You’re in for another rousing medley of madcap adventures in paradise, with “Back On The Road To Key West.” IF YOU ENJOY THIS BOOK, BE SURE TO READ THE THIRD IN REISIG'S "ROAD TO KEY WEST" SERIES: "ALONG THE ROAD TO KEY WEST!"

WHAT IF YOU DISCOVERED A DEVICE THAT MADE PEOPLE TELL THE TRUTH? Fast-paced humor-adventure with wacky pilots, quirky con men, bold women, mad villains, and a gadget to die for…In the third book of Michael Reisig’s captivating series, Florida Keys adventurers Kansas Stamps and Will Bell find their lives turned upside down when they discover a truth device hidden in the temple of an ancient civilization. Enthralled by the virtue (and entertainment value) of personally dispensing truth and justice with this unique tool, they take it all a step too far and discover that everyone wants what they have.Seasoned with outrageous humor and sultry romances, Along The Road To Key West carries you through one wild adventure after another. This time, Kansas and Will are forced to wrest veracity and lies from con artists, divine hustlers, and political power brokers while trying to stay one step ahead of a persistent assembly of very bad guys with guns. In the process, from Key West, into the Caribbean, and back to America’s heartland, our inadvertent heroes gather a bizarre collage of friends and enemies – from a whacked-out, one-eyed pilot, and a mystical Rastaman, to a ruthless problem-solver for a prominent religious sect, a zany flimflamming sociopath, and a Cuban intelligence agent. In the end, it all comes down to a frantic gamble – to save far more than the truth. So pour yourself a margarita and settle back. You’re in for a high intensity Caribbean carnival ride!NOTE: Much of this book was originally published as a novel of mine called, “The Truthmaker.” But with the growing popularity of my “Road To Key West” series, I decided to rewrite it and publish it as “Along The Road To Key West.” – Michael Reisig

In the fourth book of “The Road To Key West” series, Kansas Stamps and Will Bell once again find themselves hip-deep in madcap adventure – from bizarre to hysterical. The captivating diary of an amateur archeologist sends our intrepid explorers on a journey into the heart of the Panamanian jungle, in search of La cueva de Esmeralda (The Emerald Cave), and a lost Spanish treasure. But local brigand, Tu Phat Shong, and his gang of cutthroats are searching for the same treasure. It’s a cat and mouse game – up the perilous Fangaso River, through the jungle and the boisterous mining towns, and into “The Village of the Witches,” where nothing is as it seems… If that weren’t enough, one of the Caribbean’s nastiest drug lords has a score to settle with our reluctant heroes. (Something to do with an ancient golden medallion they “borrowed.”) The word is out. There’s a price on Kansas and Will’s heads, and a conga line of hit men trailing them. As they careen across the Southern Hemisphere, our adventurers encounter some fascinating ladies as well, and experience an extraordinary romance. Be careful what you wish for. “Somewhere On The Road To Key West” offers the standard plethora of zany characters: Rufus, the mystical Rastaman, who’s convinced that luck is nothing more than “da gods adjusting da rabbit ears on da television of life”, Benny The Rat, a struggling larcenist who’s taking correspondence courses to become a bullfighter, Crazy Eddie and his aging but fabulous “Goose,” Sundance, the sociopathic hypochondriac, and last but not least, “The Griffins.” (There are some things you just don’t mess with – like bubonic plague, nuclear weapons, and The Griffins…)So sit back, pour yourself margarita, and slide into the Caribbean for another wild and crazy caper. You’re somewhere on The Road, again.

If you’re looking for clever fun with zany characters, a blossoming romance, and electric high adventure, this one’s for you! Reisig’s newest offering is guaranteed to keep you locked to your seat and slapping at the pages, while burbling up a giggle or two. In the fifth book of this series, our reluctant Caribbean heroes, Kansas Stamps and Will Bell, find themselves competing for the affections of a beautiful antiquities dealer and searching for the lost treasure of perhaps Mexico’s most renowned desperado/national hero. In the meantime, they’re doing their best to avoid a nasty collection of south-of-the-border bandits who want what they want. Tie this together with an ancient legend, a mysterious tribe of Indians, and a tale of vengeance that can only be resolved with “Pancho’s gold,” and you’ll find yourself headed … “Down The Road To Key West.”

In the latest of Michael Reisig’s best-selling “Road To Key West” series, Kansas and Will are off again on another perilous adventure. But first, the reader is drawn back over 400 years, to the magnificent Mayan empire – to the intrigue of powerful rulers, Spanish invasion, and an adventure/love story that survives the challenge of time. Moving forward several centuries, Kansas and Will stumble upon a collection of ancient writings, and included in them is the tale of a treasure that was cached by the great Mayan ruler, Nachán Can… If you’re looking for remarkable characters, high adventure, enduring romance, and absolutely bizarre situations, come follow Will and Kansas on an odyssey through Central America, The Bahamas, and The Florida Keys, in “Beyond The Road To Key West.” By the way, did I mention anything about psychotic bandits, the relentless Guatemalan military, or a jungle monster called, The Silver Spider? Oh well, you’ll have to wait and see…

In the seventh book of Michael Reisig’s best-selling Road To Key West series, Kansas Stamps, Will Bell, and the “Hole in the Coral Wall Gang,” face their greatest challenges ever. They return to the Guatemalan jungle to retrieve the remainder of a Mayan king’s incredible treasure, but in the process they find themselves engaged in a grassroots revolution, pursued by a vengeful colonel in the Guatemalan military, and immersed in the intrigue of a World War Two Nazi treasure. Then, there’s the beautiful sister of a revolutionary, the golden Swiss francs, and the greatest challenge of all – Granja Penal de Pavón – the most terrifying prison in all of Central America. "A Far Road" is a tale of courage, friendship, and passion, on the wildest ride yet for our Caribbean cowboys.

Once again, The Hole In The Coral Wall Gang is wrapped in a wild adventure – from South Florida to South America, and back again. In the process of rescuing an old friend from a ruthless Venezuelan gem-mining boss, they discover a unique historical revelation regarding the stars, the earth, and the people in between. But that’s just where the tale begins… Diamonds and emeralds, a lost city infused by a treasure and an ancient race, a secret cave with a timeless message, ruthless bandits, jungle Indians, and nefarious cowboys are all part of this non-stop roller coaster ride. Did I mention the gang’s new guide, Arturio – a Venezuelan outback opportunist who has a mild obsession with Russian Roulette? Or Passi, the lustful jungle witch who just can’t make up her mind? The pages are waiting to be turned…

While this is not actually a novel, it is still a wild and crazy ride through a madcap recollection of experiences in the 70’s and 80’s Caribbean – during the early and middle years of author Michael Reisig’s life. (As a professional diver, pilot, treasure seeker, and taker of foolish chances). Ultimately, many of these preposterous events, along with a good deal of imagination, led to the writing of his best-selling series, The Road to Key West. These tales will make you smile with wonder, remind you of the importance of loyalty and love in life, and make you laugh your ass off. In addition, Reisig has taken these experiences, encounters, and adventures, and blended them into and around the highlights of his eight “Road To Key West” novels -- offering an introduction to each book. Included in the package is an assortment of memorable photos and terrific quotes, to create a humorous, insightful, walk down memory lane for new and seasoned readers. If you haven’t read any of “The Road To Key West” novels, this is the perfect place to begin.

In the ninth novel of his bestselling "Road To Key West" series, Michael Reisig once again locks his readers into a careening odyssey of hidden fortunes, mercurial romance, conscienceless villains, and bizarre friends. From Caracas to New Orleans, into the dark fringes of Haiti, down through the Windward Islands, then back into The Florida Keys, Kansas Stamps, Will Bell, and The Hole In The Coral Wall Gang chase a stolen Pre-Columbian treasure. Then there's the Voodoo-practicing drug boss, a vengeful Columbian Don, and a highly artful assassin. Before you can catch your breath, it all rolls together into a turbulent Key West Fantasy Fest finale. So, sit back, pour yourself a margarita, and slide into the islands one more time. You're on "The Road" again.

The novel you’re about to read is a work of fiction. But the premise of this story is true – it actually happened. If you enjoy tales of lost treasures, wild adventures, ancient civilizations, and governments that sometimes bury truths, you’re going to like this one. M.R. In one of the most incredible plots Michael Reisig has ever created, he blends modern history and an ancient Egyptian chronicle to forge a story that is based on actual, but nearly unbelievable facts. What if, at the turn of the 20th century, two intrepid explorers actually discovered the ruins of an ancient Egyptian city inside the towering walls of the Grand Canyon? What if those explorers were killed, their discovery hidden, and the artifacts they unearthed (along with the chronicles of one of the most remarkable sea-faring, and culture-founding accounts in history) were stolen, and hidden in the basement of one of America’s major historical institutions? If you’re looking for a white-knuckle adventure of courage, extraordinary friendships, and “complicated” love affairs, all woven around contemporary and ancient historical accounts, this is the book! So, put on your boots, buckle up, and follow Kansas Stamps and Will Bell into the adventure of a lifetime, or two.

Kansas Stamps and Will Bell are back in an absolutely roaring Caribbean adventure that may be the most unique of Reisig’s tales to date. After a night of Key West carousing, the boys find themselves entangled in a race of sorts – or perhaps more correctly, a series of challenges that carry them across the Caribbean and into Central and South America. (We’re talking about villainous villains, wild Texan promoters, hit men, biker gangs, beautiful crazy women, mad Columbian dons, moonlit Voodoo ceremonies, sailing races and hurricanes, and an island with creatures that would keep your nightmares awake). Do you remember the movie, “The Great Race?” Well, think of this as “The Great Race” with teeth, and hair on its back, while occasionally being “snot running out your nose” funny… (THIS IS A GREAT "STAND-ALONE BOOK" -- You don't have to have read the series to enjoy it!)

GODS, GUNS, AND MONEY ON THE ROAD TO KEY WEST -- "Another Outlandish Tale With “The Hole In The Coral Wall Gang!” White knuckle Airplane Crashes, Wild Lustful Amazonians, Bungled Bank Thefts, River Pirates, Remarkable Dogs and Hawks, an Ancient Crystal Skull, Diamond Thieves, Drug Lords, and an Amazing “Animal Man.” In what is certainly one of Michael Reisig’s most entertaining efforts yet, comes a wild adventure that carries the reader from South Florida, into the Caribbean, down to South America, and back again. Intertwined through the read are the questions we ask ourselves when we look up at the stars, as well as a theme of power and beauty in the connection we have with the creatures that share this planet with us. Everything in between is just heart-hammering, page-ripping action.