Fish Fry by Arnold Marmor (1962)
The novel follows the story of a young man named Jack who works at a fish and chips shop in a small town. Jack's life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers that his boss, Mr. Jenkins, is embezzling money from the business. Jack decides to take matters into his own hands and confronts Mr. Jenkins, leading to a dramatic showdown. Along the way, Jack also forms a connection with a woman named Sarah, who works at the local library. The novel explores themes of loyalty, morality, and the consequences of one's actions.
By Arnold Marmor · First published 1962 · Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller · 1,963 words
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Lots of strange things happen at sea. But this was a new twist, a fish that really wasn't a fish at all. So the question, who hooked what?
Off Key West in the Florida Strait, with the bucking of the motor launch under the seat of my pants, and a rod and reel in my hands, I could relax. I mean really relax. Sometimes a cool current from the Gulf of Mexico would engulf me and it would be like something a man dreams about. Alone, under a blue sky, with one's thoughts. And then the thoughts would vanish as that familiar tug on the line meant a struggle was coming up. A battle between man and fish.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Arnold Marmor
- Date: 1962 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Drama
- Length: 1,963 words
- Structure: 1 section, 94 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Crime — The book involves a plot centered around criminal activities including robberies.
- Mystery — The plot involves unraveling the identities and motives of the criminals.
- Thriller — It provides suspense and excitement prevalent in the thriller genre.
- Action — The book contains a high level of action demonstrated through the criminal activities.
Tags
Coming of Age · Foodie Fiction · Humor · Literary Fiction · Mystery · Romance · Small Town · Travel · Adventure · Family · Friendship · Self-Discovery