Caught in a Trap: A Sonny Lanai Mystery
Here's an article on ezines that comes from a scene in the book:
The Reluctant Skipper
And here's an excerpt from the prologue of the book:
"But you must be asking, 'Who is this weirdo and why is he talking about life on a sunny lanai in Florida?' Well, you already know a little bit about me—at least my name. Sonny. Sonny Lanai.
Pretty cool name, huh? Not my real name, of course. I was born several decades ago in New Jersey. Not New York/New Jersey; Philadelphia/New Jersey. Cherry Hill actually. My parents named me Francis. Francis Lanacowitz.
Fast forward. First chance I got, I moved to Florida. After having what seemed like a hundred jobs, each lasting about a week, I met Percy Peters, a real live professional investigator. Unfortunately, I was on the wrong end of the law at the time, and he was coming after me. I don't know why he didn't turn me in. Maybe it was the 2x4 I used to knock his lights out. But, after he regained consciousness, he took a liking to me and started teaching me the ropes of his business.
Today I make a living just as Percy did. But I knew I wasn't going to get much business with a name like Francis Lanacowitz. So I changed my name and changed my life. My business card says it all—'Sonny Lanai, Private Eye.' ”
