A struggling author receives notice that his new book has been accepted in the World's largest book fair, in New York City. Then he receives a delayed income tax refund of $1000 Even though it is a forbidden journey, because he is on probation, and he only has two days to get there across the country, he decides to place his bet... and make the journey to see his new book in the world capital of book publishing... New York City. This fictional account of adult humor is the story of what happened on that trip. Did he make it on this 1000 mile/ $1000 trip to see the world's largest book fair in New York City? What happened along the way? Did he survive the trip? Did he get caught? Did he find a publisher? Did he find inspiration and meaning to life along this trip... his last road trip before turning 40? Is democracy in America alive and well? These are some of the questions that will be answered if you have the courage to read