{"product_id":"swallows-cave-9798822972384","title":"Swallow's Cave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Nile River to an underwater cave in the Kingdom of Tonga, discover an adventurer's tales of adventure, discovery, and personal growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarl looks homeless to those who'd see him from not more than a passing glance. And even his home, a ramshackle grey bamboo lean-to, doesn't do much to convince them otherwise of his status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Carl is much more than meets the eye. He's a tour guide and tinkerman to the villagers of Vaval. He's also called \u003cem\u003efather\u003c\/em\u003e by the most important person in his life-Kayla, his daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne day when he comes to work at Captain Tom's Pontoon Boat, Carl learns he has a special tour on deck for today: Tom's family from Australia who want to visit Swallow's Cave.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens next is a time-bending narrative of reflection, growth, and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will meet and fall in love with Carl's simple life in a short story of love, life, and loss. The story features miracles, heartbreak, and an illuminating hope for a better tomorrow on the backdrop of a quaint island and a cave so beautiful many assume it's somehow not real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor readers who love short stories, family life fiction, and adventure, \u003cem\u003eSwallow's Cave\u003c\/em\u003e promises a journey of heart and soul. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFussell, Kenny:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Kenny Fussell, now in his seventies, has been a lifelong writer and has contributed to publications like Sports Illustrated, The Star, Coastal Courier, and Savannah Morning News. He is the author of Chico's Monkey Farm and When Your Momma Can't Help, both of which were honored with Georgia Writers Awards. An avid traveler and hiker, Kenny splits his time between the Georgia coast and his second home in Costa Rica, the Jungle Club. When not exploring new adventures or working on his century-old boat, he enjoys time with his wife, Jennifer.","brand":"Palmetto Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359223677202,"sku":"9798822972384","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_41f874cd-e43d-4966-9c06-4c9de7467685.jpg?v=1749585332","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/swallows-cave-9798822972384","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}