A writer named Jack Pendarvis, who spent his childhood and much of his adult life in Bayou La Batre, has written a very funny book of short stories called "The Mysterious Secret of the Valuable Treasure". Read it when you get a chance.

For Elmore Leonard fans;
"Escape Clause" by James Born
"Citizen Vince" by Jess Walter
"Ethical Assassin" by David Liss
"Suicide Squeeze" by Victor Gischler (this is set in the Mobile/Pensacola area).