Hoosier Authors Book Club – The Port of Missing Men by Meredith Nicholson
June 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The third book club selection of the 2025 Hoosier Authors Book Club is Meredith Nicholson’s The Port of Missing Men and will meet on June 26. Published in 1907, the story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a wealthy young man named John Keith, who embarks on a sea voyage to the Philippines in search of adventure and romance. Things take a dark turn when Keith’s ship is wrecked on a deserted island, and he becomes stranded with a group of survivors. As they struggle to survive, Keith begins to uncover a sinister plot involving a group of missing men who were last seen in the same area. With the help of a beautiful young woman named Hope, Keith sets out to unravel the mystery and uncover the truth behind the missing men. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. It also delves into the complexities of human nature and the lengths that people will go in order to achieve their goals. The Port of Missing Men is a classic tale of survival and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
The book is available for purchase here.
