For Immediate Release
TRAPHILL, NC – Author John B.Marek invites readers to the sun-drenched, salt-cracked landscape of the Bahamas in the gripping new novella, The Two Dollar, now available exclusively through Amazon Kindle.
The story follows Cal Moon, a seasoned fly-fishing guide from the North Carolina mountains, who travels to Grand Bahama to assist his old mentor, Clint Bowers, a legendary local guide who is sidelined by a severe back injury during the peak fishing season. Cal must quickly adapt his skills to the demanding world of saltwater flats, where bonefish are "ghosts" and the sun is as unforgiving as the island's secrets.
At the heart of the mystery is the Two Dollar, a neon-turquoise shack that serves the best conch fritters on the east side—alongside a much darker menu. Beneath its bright exterior lies a history of illicit deals, Colombian cartels, and a staging ground for those looking for trouble. As Cal takes the helm of the skiff Tale Chaser, he discovers that out on the limestone trenches, every catch is a distraction from the bills that eventually come due.
The Two Dollar is a must-read for fans of outdoor adventure, coastal noir, and high-stakes thrillers.
About the Book:
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Title: The Two Dollar
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Availability: Exclusive to Amazon Kindle
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Themes: Fishing, Mystery, Survival, and Secrets
- Price: $2.00 to Download, Free though March 21, 2026
John B. Marek is an Amazon bestselling author, rural advocate, certified outdoor guide, and lapsed songwriter. A North Carolina resident for over three decades, he swapped the Lake Erie coast of his youth for the Blue Ridge Mountains, where his authentic writing explores the raw, absurd, and sometimes macabre intersections of nature and the human heart.
Marek lives in North Carolina with his wife, Janet, and their dogs, Laika and Millie. He can be found online at www.loose-gravel.com.
