Gulf Thunder

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Set in the promising yet wild Tampa Bay of 1898, the narrative follows Clifford Austin, a fiercely ambitious young man determined to dominate the burgeoning boat-building industry in St. Petersburg. As he constructs pleasure and commercial vessels into the 1920s, his relentless drive for success intertwines with his tumultuous relationships, revealing his narcissistic and sociopathic traits. The story explores the conflicts and decisions that shape his life, painting a vivid picture of an explosive era in a developing paradise.