After decades at seas, pirate legend Jose' Gasparilla is prepared to retire. As he and his crew split their treasure, the promise of one final prize lures the ship back into action. Little do they know that the purported riches are nothing but a trap set by the fledgling U.S. Navy! With the crew decimated and the treasure scattered, a new leader must rise from the defeat. They'll go on one last adventure through unexplored Florida to the Keys. Can they stay one step ahead of enemies h...

A rash of killings threatens “The Way Life Should be” in Downeast MaineThe Downeast region of the Maine coast is known for its independent, hard-working people, its picturesque settings — and its seafood. But behind the thousand islands, the countless miles of coastline, and the postcard scenery, bad things are happening in Acadia National Park.Kendra Hale, fresh off a dangerous assignment in Miami, is brought in by the FBI’s Special Projects Group to assis...

First Bite contains the first book in several of Steven Becker's series:Wood’s Reef"A riveting tale of intrigue and terrorism, Key West characters in their full glory! Fast paced and continually changing direction Mr Becker has me hooked on his skillful and adventurous tales from the Conch Republic!"It's easy to become invisible in the Florida Keys. Mac Travis was doing his best to keep a low profile: diving, fishing, a...

Where can you run when you need to escape your past?The Caribbean isn’t a place where Nick and the crew of the Panther can sail freely any longer, so they set off on their biggest adventure yet: Around Cape Horn to join the San Francisco Gold Rush.The opportunities in the lawless gold fields are uniquely suited to the crew’s abilities—and eerily similar to their pirate past.Their new adventure is fraught with danger, excitement, and the ultimate ris...

Action and Adventure in the Florida Keys.Meet Mac and Wood in this short prequel to Wood's Reef and Wood's Wall.While tarpon fishing in the backcountry of the Florida Keys, Mac Travis discovers a plot to drill for oil in the pristine waters. After his life is threatened he teams up with his long time friend and mentor, Wood, to uncover a plot that leads to the top echelons of power in Washington DC.An action-packed short story from the Amazon #1 bestselling...

The best selling Mac Travis Adventures are centered around South Florida and the Florida Keys, featuring plenty of Keys counter-culture along with SCUBA diving, boating and fishing.Wood's BetrayalPolicy changes can have unintended consequences—and they can be deadlyIt’s easy to stay invisible in the Florida Keys. and Mac Travis is doing his best when a simple fishing trip to the Marquesa Keys lands him in the middle of a deadly plot.

Things are never easy when you’re labeled a pirate in the Caribbean.On the run from his past, Nick and the crew of The Panther have enough treasure aboard to live like kings, but nowhere to spend it. Not all the crew agrees on his plan, and after a near mutiny, the crew decides to try for a new startWhen his heritage catches up to him, and a new treasure appears, bigger than anything they’ve tried to recover before, the crew is lured into an adventure off the coast of the Y...

In this heart-stopping action-adventure thriller, John Storm, a grizzled and skeptical spy, finds himself entangled in a web of deception and treachery. Partnered with his charismatic son, Mako, they embark on a mission to thwart a diabolical plan to reshape the European Union. As they unravel the intricate threads of a plot involving a mystical artifact, they discover that betrayal lurks closer than they could ever imagine. With an ally turned adversary, playing a dangerous game, the fath...

Mac and Wood find themselves confronted with the troublesome job of repairing a bridge piling supporting one of the iconic bridges spanning the Florida Keys. In the process they discover something unexpected—a cache of silver coins and bars embedded in coral. The pair, along with their archeologist friend Ned, soon realizes the immense historical significance of their discovery—the coins date back to the Civil War.But their joy quickly turns to apprehension as they realize they are...

Sometimes when you try and do the right thing—it turns into disasterLiving on an island, miles from the mainland, Mac Travis thought he could disappear. It was a simple life with no worries and fewer bills. Mac was content working his trap lines, fishing the seasons, and diving. That all ended when he and his mate found a turtle laden down with fifty kilos of pure cocaine floating in the Gulf Stream.What seemed at the time to be a simple rescue, entangles h...

From Amazon bestselling author Steven Becker comes an electrifying maritime adventure that will plunge you into the depths of the sea and the heart-pounding pursuit of hidden treasure. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey alongside Mac and Wood as they unearth the secrets of the past, face treacherous adversaries, and dive headfirst into danger.Becker's expert storytelling will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of Florida Keys, immersing you in a world teeming with adventu...

On New Year's Day 1959, with Castro on the brink of overthrowing the Batista regime, the soon-to-be-deposed dictator looted the Cuban treasury and loaded it into four B26 Marauder bombers headed for Tampa.Only three planes landed.The fourth has never been found, and was rumored to contain three billion dollars in gold.For diver, fisherman, and salvor Mac Travis, things are never as easy as they seem. While attemptin...