Mangrove Underground

USA Book News "Best Books 2011" Award finalist for literary fiction, Mangrove Underground is part Florida eco-terror mystery, part coming ofage narrative that subverts the expectations of both genres in a tale ofjourneys and endings, and how getting there changes you. The story is told in aseries of intertwined narratives, each with its own narrator. As the storiesconverge, the main character, an idealistic park ranger, realizes what he mustdo to save the community he loves and transform his life into something he canbe proud of.

Media Mentions

• Cayman News Service
• Caymanian Compass
• USF Alumni Association
• Florida Times-Union
• Citrus County Chronicle
• Cayman Airways Magazine
• USA Book News "Best Book 2011" Awards finalist

Praise and Reviews

"A unique take on the mystery genre, and plenty of local colour in a captivating tale of mistakes and redemption."  - Cayman Airways Skies magazine 

"A fast-paced adventure replete with intimate encounters with the resident denizens . . . this time the good guys win, sort of."  - Florida Times-Union

"Betrayal, wildfires and skullduggery . . . and an unlikely hero caught amid a struggle to save his community."  - The Caymanian Compass

"Jackson's novel boasts a gritty authenticity . . ."  - Citrus County Chronicle

“Jackson gained firsthand knowledge of backcountry firefighting while accompanying crews battling wilderness blazes.” - Marietta Daily Journal

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