The Measure of Ella - Toni Jones Bird

'b'WINNER of the 2020 CLIVE CUSSLER GRANDMASTER AWARD, KINDLE BOOK AWARD, READER'S FAVORITE SILVER, NYC BIG BOOK AWARD and INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD.'/b''br''br''b''ldquo;A treacherous journey across sea and soul as a young woman fights for her future within the deadly drug trafficking underworld of the Caribbean. Jones writes like an old pro in her debut novel, a taut, smart, and riveting thriller.'rdquo;'nbsp;'mdash;'nbsp;Dirk Cussler'/b''br''br''i'The islands frightened her with their uncivilized rawness. They looked like a place where anything could happen, a godforsaken outcrop at the end of the world.'/i''br''br'Seafaring chef Ella Morgan is an honest woman'mdash;until her life falls apart. When her dream of owning a restaurant is shattered by her father'rsquo;s death and the loss of her inheritance, she is suddenly alone in the world. Desperate for money, she risks a one-time chance to crew on a drug run with a trusted captain, only to find herself fighting for her life in a violent underworld.'br''br'Set in the Caribbean, 'i'The Measure of Ella'/i''nbsp;is a dramatic story of love, murder, high-seas action, and the consequences of pursuing a dream at all costs. Like 'i'The Girl on the Train'/i', it unwinds with gripping suspense from a woman'rsquo;s point of view. With its brave, strong, complex female protagonist at the helm of a high seas adventure, 'i'The Measure of Ella'/i''nbsp;is entirely unique.'br''br''ldquo;A compelling, fast-paced thrill ride.'rdquo;'nbsp;'mdash;'nbsp;Kirkus Reviews'br''br''ldquo;Women who look for strong, believable female protagonists and blends of seafaring adventure with personal growth will relish 'i'The Measure of Ella'/i''nbsp;for its intrigue, its ethical conundrums, and its realistic protagonist whose life choices propel her into dangerous waters.'rdquo;'nbsp;'mdash;'nbsp;Midwest Book Review'br''br''ldquo;A page-turning thriller set in the murky underworld of the Caribbean that'rsquo;s a must for all who wish to enter an exciting new environment for an adventure.'rdquo;'nbsp;'mdash;'nbsp;Michael Chapman, cinematographer, 'i'Taxi Driver'/i', 'i'Raging Bull'/i''br''br''ldquo;Five STARS! Excellent sea story with smuggling, murder, and betrayal.'rdquo;'nbsp;'mdash;'nbsp;Vigilant Reader