Synopses & Reviews
Philip Wylies enthralling tales of saltwater fishing have been entertaining readers of the
Saturday Evening Post since 1939. Captain Crunch Adams, skipper of the charter boat
Poseidon, and his friend and partner Des Smith adventure high and low in the waters of Florida, coming face-to-face with big fish and bigger personalities along the way. Featuring twenty-two of Wylies best Crunch and Des stories, this is a delightful compendium of every thrill fishing has to offer.
These beloved adventures include:
Widow Voyage”
Light Tackle”
Fifty-Four, Forty and Fight”
The Way of All Fish”
The Affair of the Ardent Amazon”
Smugglers Cove”
And more favorite classics!
With each Crunch and Des story selected by the authors daughter, these tales begin a journey of saltwater nostalgia, marine adventure, and warmhearted personalities that will last far beyond the last page.
About the Author
Philip Wylie was a popular author of pulp fiction, sci-fi, and mysteries, as well as social commentary and non-fiction titles on a variety of subjects. His works include
When Worlds Collide, Gladiator, and
Generation of Vipers .