When a young man fresh out of college wakes up in his houseboat in New Orleans and discovers that he has turned into an alligator overnight, he must find a way to get his human body back as soon as possible. With the cooperation of his father and his girlfriend, he learns of a family curse that reaches back over a century. He has no idea how much time is left until his alligator suit is permanent.
So Bucky Nonsense must use his wits, learn some detective skills, and rely on some surprising allies for help. It’s a race through and against time for Bucky and his friends to find the solution to his problem. But when you’re dealing with magic, the answer is never quick or simple. Curses rarely come with instruction manuals.
When a baby albino alligator vanishes from the Louisiana bayou, the disappearance sends ripples through two worlds—one human, one wild. Eddie, the ghost‑white hatchling, is priceless to the wrong people and hunted by forces far more dangerous than nature itself.
Enter Bucky Nonsense—a man cursed (or gifted) to live part of his life as an alligator. With the instincts of a predator and the mind of a detective, Bucky navigates the swamps, backrooms, and shadows of New Orleans, where corruption runs as deep as the water and loyalty is never guaranteed.
As criminal networks, dark‑web traffickers, and powerful collectors close in, the search for one small alligator becomes a fight for survival, justice, and the soul of the bayou itself. Told through gripping dual perspectives—prey and protector—The Albino Alligator blends urban fantasy, mystery, and Southern noir into a fast‑paced, emotionally charged adventure.
TD Swanbeck has a Master of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and a love for animals. By day she is a dog trainer, wife, and stressed-out mom. By night she’s a writer, a dreamer, and a zookeeper of too many pets. She lives in North Texas. The Alligator Curse is her debut novel.
