Ninety-Two in the Shade

In Thomas McGuane's gripping novel, Thomas Skelton returns to Key West seeking a fresh start away from a life of junkies and burnouts. As he aims to become a skiff guide in the vibrant waters, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous rivalry with Nichol Dance, a figure renowned for his instincts and a shadowy past. Blending elements of a thriller with poignant humor, McGuane crafts a story that explores the complexities of ambition and human relationships in America’s southernmost reaches.