Get to Know Marvin Levine: Local Author

ABOUT THE BOOK

Gold, murder, broken ships, and broken hearts.

Hidden off the South Carolina coast for over three hundred years, a missing ship from a lost Spanish treasure fleet has been discovered by an unlikely source. But fishing boat captain Jack Abromski’s lucky find is short-lived. Now, Emmy Sweeney, Jack’s determined fiancée, takes it upon herself to seek justice through her own investigation and soon finds herself spiraling down a dangerous rabbit-hole full of trouble.   

Tracking down the clues of Jack’s discovery and fate brings Emmy face to face with a savage cartel, determined to grab the gold for themselves. She’ll need the help of friends, family, law enforcement, and a whole lot of luck to survive an ordeal beyond her worst nightmare.

INSPIRATION

I began the concept for The Lost Fleet in the fall of 2023. Coming off the drug theme of Stilton Pine, I wanted to have a suspense theme with some kind of contraband and settled on shipwrecked treasure. The research I did on the 1715 Treasure Fleet was amazing, and when I saw that three ships from the fleet were never found, it was BINGO, let’s find one of them off the coast of Georgetown, South Carolina.

Setting the novel in and around Georgetown was a special treat for me. The town has so much character and history. Including nearby DeBordieu, the Hobcaw Barony, and McClellanville added extra geographical depth to the story. That and, of course, the adventure out at sea.

All of Marvin’s books can be found on Amazon and at these wonderful bookstores: Litchfield Books and My Sister’s Books in Pawleys Island, Waterfront Books in Georgetown, Barnes and Noble Market Common, and Our Next Chapter in Conway. 

Learn more about Marvin at http://www.marvinlevine.com