Retired Coast Guard Chief Rik Duval thought he’d found peace on the waters of the Florida Keys. Then larger than life Billy Tiger crashed into his life with pirate clues and a centuries-old secret. Together, they stumble into a deadly treasure hunt tied to a forgotten tribe, a lethal narco-terrorist widow, and the ghost of Black Caesar.
Fans of Clive Cussler, Carl Hiaasen, and action-packed Florida adventure will love this twisty, funny, and heartfelt tale of brotherhood, betrayal, and buried gold.
Set against the backdrop of the Florida Keys, “Pirate’s Promise” follows the story of a duo, bound by fate, who uncover clues leading to the long lost treasure of Black Caesar. Readers will be immersed in the rich history and lore of South Florida pirate-infested past blending fact and fiction to create a thrilling tale of discovery and danger and the enduring allure of hidden treasure.
B. William Hoolihan was born into a world steeped in storytelling. His grandfather, a masterful teller of tales, grew up in rural Kentucky in the early 1900s. Letters describing his childhood adventures on Uncle George’s farm first ignited a passion for storytelling in young Bill.
During Bill’s formative years, his mother—a single parent and schoolteacher—surrounded him with a vibrant tapestry of adventurous and colorful characters who further inspired him. She nurtured his thirst for adventure by taking him on a journey to the Middle East. Together, they explored the Valley of the Kings, swam in the Dead Sea, and roamed the ancient ruins of the Parthenon. His quest for adventure deepened as he absorbed tales of distant lands and seas, particularly the Caribbean, told by a family friend.