Back on the Calypso, Pete Nichols is desperate to reclaim his place in the commercial fishing world after taking a year off at his wife’s insistence. But as the financial pressures mount and his twin sons navigate their own challenges, nothing seems to go right. When one son unexpectedly quits and the other makes jaw-dropping announcements, Pete finds himself teetering on the edge of chaos.
Mack Nichols has been fighting for the right to catch wild Alaskan salmon in their home port of Res Bay. But now, the stakes are higher than ever—the corrupt enhancement program threatens their way of life, pushing their fight from the depths of the bay all the way to the governor’s office.
Ginny returns as a deckhand on Mack’s boat, drawn back to Alaska despite the deadly threats she faced last season. Her resolve is shaken when family issues and the dynamic between Pete’s sons create unexpected turmoil. And when Mack’s ex-wife, Hattie, shows up unannounced, Ginny fears her days on the seiner are numbered.
Res Bay is the second book in the Thunder Bay Seiner Series, a contemporary saga exploring the intertwined lives and loves of a commercial fishing family battling for survival in the wild and unforgiving waters of Alaska. Experience a tale filled with resilience, family loyalty, and the struggle for justice, where every wave may change their fates forever—strong language included.
Max Travis is an Alaskan fisherman who loves salmon and cherishes the opportunity to catch and eat them.
Passionate about protecting the natural resources of Alaska, Max incorporates current affairs with personal stories.