About the book

Step into the roaring twenties with Gatsby’s Rival by Richard Guimond. Jay Gatsby is just beginning his rise, entering Rhode Island’s illicit rum trade, and he’s about to clash with Joseph “Foggy Joe” Bucolo, a scrappy fisherman-turned-rumrunner who won’t give up his waters without a fight.

A tale of ambition, love, and loyalty on the high seas, inspired by decades of real-life seafaring adventure. Discover the story that set the stage for the legend and the man who dared to challenge him.

Read the adventure. Feel the rivalry. Experience Gatsby before he became great.