In 1935 three women are forever changed when one of the most powerful hurricanes in history barrels toward the Florida Keys.
Chanel Cleetonis theNew York TimesandUSA Todaybestselling author ofWhen We Left Cubaand the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pickNext Year in Havana.Originally from Florida, she grew up on stories of her family's exodus from Cuba following the events of the Cuban Revolution. Her passion for politics and history continued during her years spent studying in England where she earned a bachelor's degree in international relations from Richmond, the American International University in London, and a master's degree in global politics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Chanel also received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. She loves to travel and has lived in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia.
"This dazzling, drama-filled tale set in 1935 follows three women
to Key West, Florida."—Woman's World
“The Last Train to Key West is a perfect storm of great
storytelling, fast-moving plot, and rich historical detail. Tense,
tight, and atmospheric, Chanel Cleeton's best yet!"—Kate Quinn, New
York Times bestselling author of The Huntress
"The Last Train to Key West takes you on an incredible and
emotion-charged journey … [It] has everything a reader could want:
not one but three incredible love stories, page-turning drama and
rich historical detail. I finished the last chapter with a sigh of
satisfaction that only a great book can bring about."—Natasha
Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan
“A wonderfully transportive summer read!”—Kristina McMorris, New
York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday
“Cleeton expertly narrates her story through the eyes of all three
women, giving a multilayered glimpse into the island's intertwined
and sometimes conflicting communities....Cleeton's compelling,
vividly described novel combines a scrappy, adventure-filled
setting with plenty of action, and three heroines who will each
discover their own grit and gumption during stormy times.”—Shelf
Awareness
“Edge-of-your-seat storytelling is Cleeton's hallmark….The Last
Train to Key West blends danger, intimacy, history, and suspense in
a taut, romantic story I didn't want to end.”—NPR
“[A] dazzling, drama-filled tale….Thrilling and
thought-provoking!”—Woman's World
“Brimming with secrets, hope, and love, this is a book that you'll
devour in one sitting (like I did!).”—Yangsze Choo, New York Times
bestselling author of The Night Tiger
“Chanel Cleeton simply never disappoints! Cleverly
constructed and expertly delivered, The Last Train to Key West is a
feast for readers across multiple genres. This book has it all –
great characters, a compelling historical backdrop, quests for love
and purpose and refuge, and a fully satisfying conclusion that will
have you cheering.”—Susan Meissner, Bestselling author of The Last
Year of the War
“The Last Train to Key West by Chanel Cleeton is a gorgeously
written, absorbing novel set against the backdrop of a real,
devastating hurricane in the Florida Keys in 1935. An addictively
good page-turner!”—Jillian Cantor, USA Today bestselling author of
The Lost Letter and In Another Time
"Lush, atmospheric, and suspenseful, Chanel Cleeton's latest is not
to be missed!"—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling
author of And They Called It Camelot
"Once again Chanel Cleeton has delivered a masterful story, filled
with twists and turns as the lives of three courageous women
intersect on a hurricane's destructive path…. A
remarkable work of historical fiction that grabs hold of your
heart and is guaranteed to keep you turning pages!"—Renée Rosen,
National bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer
“Its romance, intrigue, and suspense make it impossible to put
down. Gripping!”—Erika Robuck, National bestselling author of
Hemingway’s Girl
“Gripping, romantic, and packed with drama. Readers will be up late
eager to find out what happens!”—Camille Di Maio, Bestselling
author of The Memory of Us
"Cleeton’s depiction of the catastrophic hurricane is both gripping
and terrifying, and she skillfully balances each woman’s internal
growth with the various romantic subplots. Fans of Cleeton’s
previous books, as well as readers who enjoy Beatriz Williams’
historical fiction, will devour this exciting, romantic
tale."—Booklist
“Cleeton finds the right balance of historical detail and suspense,
making this a riveting curl-up-on-the-couch affair.”—Publishers
Weekly
“The story, the characters, the setting and the situation all lead
to a thrilling climax. Cleeton does a magnificent job describing
the fury of the hurricane …. it’s all so vivid as we feel like
we’re experiencing the storm firsthand….We see the beauty of the
Keys, the worst side of nature, and the fortitude of women who must
stand up for themselves.”—BookReporter
“Cleeton delivers another delicious beach read just in time for
summer vacation. This book we highly recommend!”—Currents
Magazine
“…a captivating story…. the hallmarks of [Cleeton’s] writing and
storytelling styles are there – intriguing characters, propulsive
plots, and surprising connections. The Key West setting is
gorgeously described, even during a treacherous hurricane. Readers
will feel for the three women telling their stories and will be
interested to finally understand how they are all connected, as
well as how their stories will resolve.”—Fresh Fiction
“A gripping tale that showed the best and worst of humanity in a
realistic way, The Last Train to Key West was a memorable story
that certainly left a mark on this reader’s heart.”—Harlequin
Junkie
“…Chanel Cleeton writes with a clear and beautiful voice….a great
book club selection…the perfect summer beach read....This is
another masterwork of historical fiction.”—The Nerd Daily
Praise for When We Left Cuba
“Has sex, drama, suspense…and pairs perfectly with a
mojito.”—People
"A thrilling story about love, loss, and what we will do to go home
again. Utterly unputdownable."—PopSugar
"Both a hard-earned love story and a visceral account of history.
Cleeton's writing pulsates with passion and intimacy.... She's long
since established herself as a remarkable writer, but with When We
Left Cuba, she's written with a sublime force that keeps us
tethered to her words."—The Washington Post
“You won't be able to put this one down.”—Cosmopolitan
“With rich historical detail, incisive dialogue and a firebrand
heroine, Cleeton paints a vivid portrait of a woman caught in the
currents of a turbulent time yet determined to make her own
way.”—Shelf Awareness
“An exhilarating read with a fearless heroine.”—Woman’s World
More Praise for the Novels of Chanel Cleeton
"A beautiful novel that's full of forbidden passions, family
secrets and a lot of courage and sacrifice.”—Reese Witherspoon
“A sweeping love story and tale of courage and familial and
patriotic legacy that spans generations.”—Entertainment Weekly
“This Cuban-set historical novel is just what you need to get that
~extra-summery~ feeling.”—Bustle
“The Ultimate Beach Read”—Real Simple
“Next Year in Havana reminds us that while love is complicated and
occasionally heartbreaking, it's always worth the risk.”—NPR
“Cleeton has penned an atmospheric, politically insightful, and
highly hopeful homage to a lost world.”—Stephanie Dray, New York
Times bestselling coauthor of America's First Daughter
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