About the Author:
Julian Putley began his writing career while sailing the world in his small yacht, a Tayana 37, in the early 80s. Subjects for magazine articles included the disappearance of aviatrix Amelia Earhart, the outer islands of Indonesia, exploring the uninhabited islands of the Chagos archipelago and Africa's Zululand. In the Caribbean a magazine article on pirates and Norman Island led to his first publication, The Virgins' Treasure Isle, the true story of a huge treasure buried on that island, which was the basis for Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. Following that came a novel, Sunfun Calypso, a satire on Caribbean island life and in 2002 the first edition of the biennial The Drinking Man's Guide to the BVI was published. Both of these are Caribbean bestsellers. Now Sunfun Gospel has arrived, another satire of Caribbean island life. It s the second in a planned 'trilogy of fun.' Julian, with wife Monique, daughter Amanda and son Jason, reside in the British Virgin Islands.
Review:
Like the manna that falls from Heaven, Julian Putley's new book Sunfun Gospel, should tumble into the laps of anyone who wants a great book to read. Once again Putley brings together a cast of crazy, colorful characters who all come together in a delightful, spicy stew on the fictional island of Dominada where the Gospel is preached by a reformed rum drinker. A dubious billionaire, complete with mega yacht and helicopter, and a sleazy politician conspire to pull off a 'land grab.' Toss in a lady or two with questionable morals; a rescue on the high seas, and a little island history and you've got a romping good tale that's hard to put down. --Malcolm Boyes. Producer Entertainment Tonight, EXTRA and Inside Edition
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