Light Action in the Caribbean (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Barry Lopez
- First Published: 2000
- Type of Plot: Realism
- Time of Work: The 1990's
- Setting: The Caribbean
- Principal Characters: Libby Dalaria, David, Esteban
- Genres: Short fiction
- Subjects: North America or North Americans, United States or Americans, Traveling or travelers, Caribbean, Power, personal or social, Murder or homicide, Twentieth century, Death or dying, Single people, 1990’s, Vacations, Pirates, Evil
- Locales: Caribbean
The Story
“Light Action in the Caribbean,” a story about the inexplicable nature of evil, begins routinely with Libby Dalaria preparing to go on vacation with her companion, David. The only background the reader is given about the couple is that they have not known each other long and that Libby has recently broken up with a man named Brad after a two-year relationship.
David, a young professional, has made all the arrangements for their trip to the Caribbean; he prides himself on being competent and cool. Libby is impressed with his abilities and is determined to...
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