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On the mend from a near-death experience in the snowy Midwest, John Pilate is taking it easy on the sun-soaked beaches of Key West. Umbrella drink in hand, Pilate is writing a book and getting some much-needed therapy to deal with his imaginary friend Simon. He’s also pondering the future with his new love, Kate. Life is looking up for John Pilate…until he is drawn into a world of murder, pirates, conch fritters and smart aleck remarks from invisible men.

He has blood on his hands, a mysterious poker chip in his pocket, shadows over his shoulder and a sexy cop in his bed. John Pilate is in trouble again–and the only way out is to find the key…Pilate’s Key.

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About Alexander Greenwood

The grandson of the late, award-winning historical fiction novelist Robert E. Trevathan (Ballanger, Red River Angel), independent author Alex Greenwood’s writing experience includes feature articles, news and crime stories syndicated throughout the nation in numerous publications.

Greenwood won the 2011 Shelf Unbound Short Story competition for his popular story Obsidian (available on Amazon.com). He is currently collaborating on a multi-platform story with artist David Terrill writing a third John Pilate mystery.

He owns AlexanderG Public Relations, LLC. Greenwood is also a noted after-dinner speaker, master of ceremonies and frequent public radio guest.

He resides in Kansas City, Missouri with his wife and daughter.

Best Quotes from Pilate’s Key

  • Ever thought about how things are going the night before you wake up to a really bad day? Like if you had an ordinary, decent day, went to sleep, and the next day a doctor looks at you and your wife and tells you she’s got six months to live? You want so bad to go back—to just go back twelve hours or so when you went to bed the night before and everything was more or less right with the world. You want to get that moment or two back and just hold it. You don’t want it to slip away ’cause the next day, everything goes to hell and that ordinary, decent, boring day is the thing you want most in the world, but you can’t have it. It’s gone…for good.

  • Man swims in dark waters. We just very rarely touch bottom enough to know their true depth.

  • Sex can be uncomplicated, but usually only in the movies.



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