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Captain Marcus and Bus 42: A Route 17 Comedy
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 7 2026
Pages: 558
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.13 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Marcus Reed only wants one normal day.
As the driver of Bus 42 on Route 17, that should not be too much to ask. But in Marcus's city, every stop brings a new surprise, and every passenger seems to carry a problem, a story, or a disaster waiting to happen.
There is an emotional support parrot with too much attitude, a man determined to pay his fare in pennies, a lost tourist searching for the wrong landmark, students starting a cafeteria revolution, grandmothers with secrets, a mayor covered in mac and cheese, a wedding party in crisis, a celebrity trying to ride unnoticed, and a baby stroller situation that turns the whole bus into an emergency response team.
Through it all, Marcus keeps his hands on the wheel, his patience barely intact, and his sense of humor working overtime.
Captain Marcus and Bus 42 is a warm, fast-moving American comedy about ordinary work, public life, and the strange connections that happen when strangers share the same ride. Funny, human, and full of memorable characters, it proves that even the most routine route can become unforgettable when life refuses to stay seated.
Next stop: trouble.
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