Disillusioned with his life behind the counter of his family's grocery store in San Francisco, Crash Anuman longs for something greater. Everything changes when he meets Fred — a hyper-intelligent sea lion with a tragic past, a sharp wit, and a green bucket hat that's seen better days. When a ruthless tech mogul, Leonard Trice, sets his sights on Fred as part of a sprawling surveillance scheme, Crash is pulled into an adventure that's equal parts absurd and profound. Together, Crash and Fred rally their eccentric neighborhood to expose the truth and defend the city they love, discovering along the way that belonging, integrity, and friendship are what truly make life extraordinary. Blending humor, heart, and tech-fueled intrigue, Crash and Fred is a modern fable about connection, courage, and self-discovery.
Awards
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2025 The BookFest - Second Place - Sci-Fi Action & Adventure
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2025 NYC Big Book Award - Distinguished Favorite
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2025 Paris Book Festival - Honorable Mention
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2025 BookLife Prize - 9.25 out of 10
- "Fiore's novel is a fast-paced, imaginative sensation that pairs the sentimentality of personal longing with the adventures of unlikely heroes."
