In a sun-drenched world of rusted boats, crooked deals, and washed-up war heroes, W.C. Beattie launches a debut novel like no other. One Drunkin’ Monkee is a raucous, razor-sharp tale of misfits, military secrets, lost gold, and the sticky, sweaty chaos of South Florida’s boating underworld. Seamlessly blending humor, suspense, and military intrigue, Beattie introduces readers to a wild ride that sails straight into the heart of danger—and comedy.

At the heart of the novel lies the Sequoia, a once-luxurious yacht turned rust bucket—at least on the outside. What looks like a scrap heap floating on diesel fumes is actually a high-tech, well-appointed hideaway. Inside, it’s all mahogany walls, gourmet kitchens, hidden technology panels, and secrets darker than the bilge water. This disguised vessel becomes the unlikely headquarters for a treasure hunt, an undercover operation, and an ever-growing crew of lovable degenerates.

Enter Morgan MacShane, a recently retired Army veteran looking to fade into the Florida background. But when his old friend, the charismatic and slightly unhinged T.C. Allen, ropes him into a “business opportunity,” MacShane finds himself neck-deep in something that’s equal parts scam, salvage, and spy mission. The Sequoia, T.C. claims, was once a cartel mothership—used to ferry massive loads of dope up the coast. Now it’s the perfect disguise for their “salvage operation,” which, as MacShane quickly learns, might be more real than either of them expected.

The mission? Using a pair of centuries-old maps smuggled out of Cuba and rediscovered in a forgotten Spanish monastery, T.C. believes they can locate the sunken city of Port Royale—the legendary pirate stronghold lost in an earthquake. While that might sound like a drunken fantasy, T.C. has the paperwork, passion, and just enough charm to convince MacShane to climb aboard.

But what begins as a hopeful—and slightly delusional—treasure hunt becomes something far more dangerous. Thanks to new intelligence gathered by General Andrew Kane and his Pentagon staff, it’s revealed that the Sequoia’s former docking area in Cuba is now part of a terrorist trafficking zone. There are whispers of weapons being brokered through fake shipping manifests, Cuban officials taking bribes, and hostile nations treating the Caribbean like an open-air market. Without knowing it, MacShane and T.C. are now sailing directly into the eye of an international operation that the U.S. military wants stopped.

Alongside them is Holly, T.C.’s live-in girlfriend and one of the novel’s most dynamic characters. A tough-as-nails exotic dancer by night and fiercely independent woman by day, Holly is no damsel in distress. She’s sharp-tongued, fearless, and surprisingly resourceful—quick to put MacShane in his place and even quicker with a comeback. Her role aboard the Sequoia may start with cleaning cabins and making drinks, but before long, she’s as integral to the mission as any special ops soldier.

As the Sequoia glides through the waterways of Fort Lauderdale, readers are treated to some of the best scene-setting this side of the Intracoastal. Beattie’s vivid prose puts you right there: sweating in the Florida humidity, smelling diesel and salt, hearing Jimmy Buffett and steel drums drift across the water. The bars, boats, and characters feel so real you’ll swear you’ve met them at a dock party or in line at the bait shop.

Beattie’s background brings authenticity that few writers can match. Having moved to South Florida in 1971, he grew up surrounded by boats, bars, and characters who blur the line between criminal and local legend. He fished, worked, and partied in the very marinas and waterfront dives that his characters now inhabit. His interactions with the Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies during his boating years weren’t just inspiration—they were research. As a result, One Drunkin’ Monkee doesn’t read like fiction—it reads like folklore soaked in beer, blood, and sunscreen.

But the book is more than just fast boats and cold beers. Underneath the wisecracks and weapons lies a beating heart. Themes of loyalty, redemption, friendship, and the search for purpose course through the story like tidal currents. MacShane isn’t just chasing treasure—he’s chasing a second chance at life. T.C. isn’t just pulling a scheme—he’s trying to prove he can build something that lasts. And Holly? She’s living proof that strength comes in many forms, and you underestimate her at your own peril.

As MacShane and crew face off with the ghosts of history, modern-day enemies, and the unpredictability of the sea, One Drunkin’ Monkee becomes something rare: a book that balances outrageous humor with genuine emotional stakes. One moment you’ll laugh out loud; the next you’ll be caught off guard by a punch to the gut—or a twist you never saw coming

About the Author

W.C. moved to South Florida with his family in 1971 at the age of fifteen. Growing up and coming of age during this time was an experience he would never have had in his home state of N.J. Owning his own boat was the ultimate, fishing all day, booze cursing with the waitresses enjoying the go-fast boats and luxury yachts as they pass by, only enhanced living the lifestyle. Occasional interaction with the Coast Guard and other law enforcement agencies on the water provided him with some of the material for the stories and descriptions in his new book.

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Author Name: W.C Beattie

ISBN Number: 978-1917667265

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