Description

Lucky Cobb has survived Vietnam, heartbreak, and fifty years of bad luck—but nothing prepares him for the chaos waiting inside a misplaced duffel bag.

When a baggage claim mix-up hands him a bag stuffed with counterfeit cash, Lucky thinks his fortune has finally turned. Instead, he becomes the target of dangerous mainland criminals who chase him across the Big Island of Hawaii.

Seeking safety, Lucky hides out in Ocean View—America’s largest off-grid community, run by eccentric Vietnam vets, wild pigs, and more homemade traps than any sane neighborhood should have. What begins as refuge quickly erupts into a riotous battle of refrigerator barricades, beer-can alarms, cesspool ambushes, and accidental heroics. Lucky’s blunders keep him alive, confuse the criminals, and unite a community that once viewed him as a nuisance.

As the hunt intensifies, Ocean View transforms into a battleground where counterfeit money, mistaken identity, and sheer chaos collide. And when the dust settles, Lucky realizes he may have lost everything—except something he never had before: belonging.

Fast-paced, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt, this story is a sharp, dark comedy about survival, second chances, and finding family in the most unlikely places.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:
humorous crime fiction
quirky characters
action with a comedic edge
underdog survival stories
off-grid or unconventional settings