character
James W. Creek ('Dad')
- Role
- Matt's late father
- First appears
- Chapter 1
Who they are
Owner of the South Florida Fishing Guidebook and the red airboat. Died the previous summer when poachers' boat struck his airboat while he was trying to scare off illegal alligator hunters. His bronze plaque read 'O God, thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small.'
Things they say
“Good cast, son.”
“Progress defeats worry.”
“Lead by example.”
“Memories aren't made to last.”
“We're in it together.”
“Distraction is an excellent tool.”
