Island Time The Beginning by Larry Allan

JULIE and TOM BANKS travel to the island of Sinagua, where Julie is interviewing for a counseling position at a Caribbean medical school. It soon becomes evident that their expectations of island life are much more colorful than anticipated. Tom's fear of flying is revealed. While touring the culturally diverse island, they are involved in an accident. A truck driver dies. The goat lives. Accused of murder, they are briefly jailed. Knocked unconscious, Tom recovers on the floor of the jail. A video of the accident emerges. Police corruption is exposed. Enemies are created. Alliances are formed. The guilty scramble, and eventually react. Islanders want compensation for their losses. The press hounds Julie and Tom, seeking details of the murder and suspected police abuse. Evading the press, they make it to the medical school where Julie is anxious to begin her four-day interview process. An unexpected ally arranges a job interview for Tom at a luxury villa. Despite unanticipated twists and turns in their path toward their happily ever after, Julie and Tom are challenged to accept the ever-changing rhythms of the island.