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Adventure, island danger, and a touch of aviation fuel run through these stories. Best known for the Buck Reilly Adventure Series, this writer draws on a life filled with travel, flying, diving, and plenty of real-world escapades.

by John Cuningham
Before turning fully to fiction, he worked in a wide mix of jobs, including bouncer, diver, pilot, magazine editor, commercial developer, songwriter, and world traveler. That varied background shows up clearly in his novels, which are packed with tropical settings, fast-moving plots, and a strong sense of place.
He is best known for the Buck Reilly Adventure Series, a long-running set of thrillers centered on a Key West charter pilot. His official author materials also describe him as a USA TODAY best-selling author.
His work has a breezy, high-adventure feel, especially for readers who enjoy stories set around islands, boats, planes, and close calls. The appeal is easy to see: the books feel shaped by someone who has actually spent time in the kinds of places he writes about.