When lobster fishermen Jimmy and Murph Sweeney happen upon an abandoned fishing boat that had been illegally dragging within state limits, it ignites the tension that had been smoldering between lobstermen and fishermen for years. As the Bay State Skye’s cargo is off-loaded, it sets off a series of adverse events for all who share the misfortune of coming into possession of its catch. Based on actual events, this is a fictitious yet authentic glimpse into the inner circle of the Gloucester seafood industry in 1990 based on interviews with fishermen, seafood processors, and restauranteurs. From the treachery of the sea, to the deception at the docks, to the struggle to convince the state to help tackle the mounting mound of fish offal piling up at the defunct waste reduction plant, this tale reveals the challenges faced by those who make their living by going down to the sea. Petrie’s family has been involved in the seafood business for two generations. Her interest in the industry was piqued after spending several years working in the trade herself, which led to her inclination to tell this story. About the Author: “Bay State Skye” is the fifth book by this award-winning author. Other books by Janice S. C. Petrie include an historical non-fiction entitled, “Perfection To A Fault: A Small Murder in Ossipee New Hampshire, 1916;” and three illustrated children’s books entitled, “The Bumpy, Lumpy Horseshoe Crab,” “Did You Make the Hole in the Shell in the Sea?,” and “Something’s Tugging on My Claw "
