AN ALLIGATOR TALE: The Gator Chronicles, Book 1, #1

By ROBERT THOMAS

This story takes place at the edge of the Florida Everglades, and tells the story of an alligator, her friend Sam (Gatorman), and a single man who lives just outside Everglades City.  It covers their intriguing relationship and their evolving friendship.

They share stories and live their lives in this SW Florida adventure tale.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ROBERT THOMAS
• Release date: Aug 30, 2014
• ISBN: 9781502242884

ROBERT THOMAS

Former Professional Baseball Player in the New York Yankee organization.  Former DJ in Alaska and Washington State. Writes under the name of Robert Thomas. Loves photography and fishing, and the wonderful Everglades in South Florida, bordered by the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

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An Alligator Tale

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By  Robert Thomas

Editor:  Larissa Williams

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Published by:

Gulf Coast Publishing

Estero, Florida 33929

2nd Edition

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Acknowledgements

To that day when I crossed the Florida border in 2008, wondering what tomorrow would hold.  Needing a fresh start in life, and finally realizing that the place to start was on my knees in the middle of the night.  My prayers were answered in God’s time.

A special thank you to my wife, that I eventually met, who changed my life.  May the winds be always under your wings, Bonnie, and may your life be rich with wonder and blessings.

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Friendship is a bond between two living creatures, be they human or animal.  It is a blessing that can come at any time in your life.  It is a bond to be treasured.  When things go wrong in your life, or you have made a mess of things... friends are those wonderful creatures that stand by your side, whether you are right or wrong, and help get you on the right path so you can travel on in life’s adventures.  To have a true friend is indeed a treasure!

The sequel to An Alligator Tale is called A Gator In The Everglades

Episode (1)  EMERGENCE

Thunder and lightning kissed the landscape with powerful bursts of energy. Slowly emerging from the Everglades appeared a figure, with an alligator by his side. It was a day I'll never forget. All consuming and eyes focused on this pair appearing to look wild and yet with a kind of focus on their own destiny.

Hair covered most of the male, and the gator walked with great expectation.

It was the first time I laid eyes on Gatorman and his friend Tilly, a 9 foot mouthful of gator as big as I’d ever seen. Yet with a remarkable grace she advanced forward with meaningful steps.

They walked by me without a sign of acknowledgement while I stood