Publication Date: June 3, 2025
In the tourist-filled streets of Key West, four lives are drawn together by the currents of chance. Janet, fleeing the suffocating grip of an abusive marriage, rediscovers a long-buried passion for art. Randall, a charter boat captain, battles financial ruin and the ghost of his past. Stacy, an aspiring songwriter, yearns for the breakthrough to transform her dreams into reality. And Eli, an escape artist facing the twilight of his career and fading vision, prepares himself for his final performance.
As their paths converge, each must confront the struggles that define them. But when a violent act threatens to shatter the fragile bonds they’ve forged, tragedy sets the stage for moments of unexpected triumph.
Green Flash at Sunset is a story of resilience, hope, and the search for freedom in facing life’s harshest realities. On the shimmering shores of Key West, destinies intertwine in ways none of them could have foreseen, leaving an indelible mark on their lives and their hearts.
Using an eclectic set of characters, author Nic Schuck illustrates the challenges they must overcome.
Set in Florida, Green Flash at Sunset initially appears to introduce different characters who seem unconnected. It’s not until the story moves forward that links are found.
What would have been helpful is some sort of designation when chapters shifted to the past. It was difficult to put all the pieces together and understand the relationships.
The characters themselves—Randall, Janet, Stacy, and Eli—all have their inner demons. While the author does a good job with character development, the storyline itself lacks depth and cohesion.
Green Flash at Sunset highlights the experiences of a set of characters seeking new beginnings.
Nic Schuck of Pensacola, Florida teaches high school English and leads historic tours of Downtown Pensacola with Emerald Coast Tours, a company he started in 2012.
