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Dale Robbins’ World
Dale Robbins invites you into a world where truth and fiction meet in small-town America — full of history, heart, and a touch of mystery.
Adventures at the Boat Show / The Castro Diaries
What happens after the witness protection program ends? Dale Robbins’ latest novel begins where most stories stop — a Cuban-born mother, a hidden past, a son who discovers everything. Set in Salisbury, North Carolina, this novel blends suspense, romance, and faith in a deeply human tale about family, identity, and new beginnings.
- Small-town charm meets high-stakes past
- Multi-generational secrets and discovery
- Interfaith romance and personal redemption
- Based on real places and inspired by real life
Meet the Author
In his long career, Dale Robbins has worn many hats, theater manager, boat show director, corporate executive, history professor, and now houseparent to thirteen teens in Hershey, PA. But storytelling has always been his passion. His vivid imagination, rooted in real places like Salisbury and Miami (site of his most recent novel), fuels his writing with depth and authenticity. Whether drawing from his childhood memories at Catawba College or his experiences across the country, Dale’s stories are heartfelt, thoughtful, and quietly profound.>>
A Town That Tells Its Own Story
Salisbury isn’t just a backdrop in Dale’s novel, it’s a character. From Krispy Kreme on West Innes Street to classrooms at Catawba College, the locations are real, and the emotions they hold are even more real. It’s where past and present intersect, just like the lives of Dale’s characters. A good author writes about places he knows. For me, that’s Salisbury.”
Dale Robbins
What an interesting read! I've been to the Miami Boat Show and just wonder how much of this could be really true? The Cuban-American population is so dominant - and in the era of 90's the anti-Castro forces were prevalent...the story told in flashback and as a straight laced college prof reveals how he ever got involved to his teenage son, keeps you wanting to know, AND THEN WHAT....nice touch to throw in a "coming of age" story for the teen as well. Enjoyed every twist and turn! (The "ex-spies" in Miami is a nice touch - and a real one.)
As a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (some 35 years ago now), much of this story touched my heart. I laughed, smiled, and outright cried, often. I've known the author for most of those 35 years and his latest book did not disappoint.
As a former Miamian, I enjoyed reading about my former hometown and its history, and can testify to its accuracy. The story unfolded authentically and the characters ring true, as do the emotions and the satisfying ending. Well done Dale!
One of the standout aspects of this book is how it combines high-stakes adventure with an insightful look at family and belief.This book has the perfect mix of action, mystery, and heart. Whether you love thrillers, family drama, or just a great adventure.
In telling the details of the anti-Castro sentiment in Miami, Robbins at times takes a lot of poetic license – at other times, it is as if he had access to our files on Castro, and the Cuban-American community in South Florida.
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