"The Gulf and the Spy" Part Five of The Gulf Series The Story of Ivan, Clay and Dylan by Rick Beck Edited by Jerry Always for David Young Adult Drama Murder Mystery Proudly presented by

    The Gulf series is dedicated to the young men and women of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Parkland Florida. You are the tip of the spear piercing the shield the demagogues hide behind. Courage, with poise, while under fire, creates legend. Thanks for standing up to be counted.

    Thank you Jerry for your contribution to the Gulf series, and for your years of making my stories easier to read. This is and always will be, for David.
    Thanks,
    Rick Beck

Note: It is suggested the reader start with book one in order to immerse oneself in the entire experience.

Forward by Jevic
    Clay and Dylan are back from the summer's research trip in the Pacific. Almost as soon as they returned, Clay was reminded of why it wasn't a good idea to spend a lot of time away from the Conservancy. Ivan remains at the cove to take care of business. He has promised Clay and Dylan, he isn't going anywhere, and that means giving the Cove Campground his full time attention.
    But there's trouble afoot. A murder brings Angus McCoy into the picture to find the killer!
    There is also reference in this story to Taz and Kodak, another Rick Beck story series. Be sure to enjoy them all.


Prologue
"Who saw this turn of events coming?"
(240 words)

Chapter 1
"Paradise East"
(3,183 words)

Chapter 2
"Reminder"
(3,804 words)

Chapter 3
"Coordination"
(3,732 words)

Chapter 4
"Floor to Ceiling"
(4,711 words)

Chapter 5
"Gulf Bound"
(4,993 words)

Chapter 6
"Meeting of the Minds"
(4,513 words)

Chapter 7
"Lay of the Land"
(3,429 words)

Chapter 8
"A Good AIM"
(4,573 words)

Chapter 9
"Best Laid Plans"
(3,292 words)

Chapter 10
"Schooling a Senator"
(4,649 words)

Chapter 11
"Acceptable or Not"
(5,312 words)

Chapter 12
"Doesn't Register"
(4,960 words)

Chapter 13
"The Past That's Present"
(5,213 words)

Chapter 14
"Sun & Sea"
(4,713 words)

Chapter 15
"Deck Talk"
(4,724 words)

Chapter 16
"Mind's Eye"
(4,899 words)

Chapter 17
"Fire, No Rain"
(4,269 words)

Chapter 18
"Fickled Finger"
(4,800 words)

Chapter 19
"Hard Rock Hoosegow"
(4,751 words)

Chapter 20
"Burdon of Proof"
(3,476 words)

Chapter 21
"Just Dropped In"
(4,350 words)

Chapter 22
"Hoover Boys"
(4,490 words)

Chapter 23
"Suspected"
(4,314 words)

Chapter 24
"Doing the Twist"
(4,246 words)

Chapter 25
"Men in Cheap Suits & Dark Sunglasses"
(4,204 words)

Chapter 26
"Away Game"
(5,177 words)

Chapter 27
"Shamus"
(5,101 words)

Chapter 28
"Long View"
(4,818 words)

Chapter 29
"To Tap"
(5,342 words)

Chapter 30
"Open But Not Shut"
(5,016 words)

Chapter 31
"Bye Bye"
(4,614 words)

Chapter 32
"See you in August?"
(1,407 words)

Epilogue
"Epilogue"
(2,346 words)



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