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They planned a simple reunion.
The island had other plans.

When the original Goonies Crew reunites in Key West after twenty years, their nostalgic fishing trip turns into a storm-fueled nightmare. A violent squall shipwrecks them on a mysterious Caribbean island teeming with danger: abandoned ruins, bizarre creatures, deadly booby traps, and a ruthless pirate crew obsessed with finding Calico Ray’s legendary treasure.

Led by Mason Wilder — a history teacher with a hero’s heart — and backed by his band of lovable misfits, the Goonies Crew must outsmart pirates, survive ancient traps, and navigate an island designed to judge the worthiness of anyone seeking its secrets.

But the greatest treasure isn’t gold — it’s a powerful artifact hidden behind the enigmatic Moon Door, protected by centuries-old tests meant to expose greed, courage, and truth.

Facing illusions, tidal traps, explosive pirates, and their own fears, the Crew must stick together to uncover Calico Ray’s final legacy… and escape the island that wants to keep them forever.

Adventure. Comedy. Danger. Heart.
This is the Goonies — all grown up.
And the world has never needed them more.

Author, Songwriter, Marine Corps Veteran, Mother and Grandmother

Mary Elizabeth Baker is a Marine Corps Veteran, author, and motivational speaker with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the mortgage and finance industry. A former upper-level sales executive, she led, trained, and mentored hundreds of professionals, helping them take command of their careers, finances, and personal responsibility. Her no-excuses approach to leadership was forged during eight years of service in U.S. Marine Corps aviation, where discipline, accountability, and resilience were not optional—they were survival skills. That foundation shaped her career in corporate leadership, where she became known not just for managing teams, but for transforming them. Mary specialized in developing mental toughness, instilling personal accountability, and teaching individuals how to build real financial stability in a results-driven world. As a sought-after motivational speaker and sales trainer, Mary has coached professionals across multiple industries, challenging them to abandon victimhood, break free from limiting beliefs, and adopt the habits required for long-term success. Her work emphasizes self-discipline, responsibility, and leadership—principles she believes are essential not only in business, but in life, relationships, and family. Now retired from the corporate world, Mary devotes her time to writing and speaking, using her lived experience to confront cultural myths and restore truth, balance, and accountability. Her books span self-improvement, financial literacy, cultural commentary, and fiction, all united by a common thread: the belief that strong individuals build strong families—and strong families build strong societies. Mary lives by the principles that shaped her life and career: discipline, resilience, accountability, faith, and an unwavering commitment to personal responsibility.

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