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Rick and Rose Sinclair Adventure #3
Search for the City of Gold
For centuries, stories had circulated of an Aztec city so rich that precious gems adorned the buildings and the streets were paved with gold. But like so many Aztec locations, this one had been abandoned and swallowed by the jungle. Since the time of the conquistadors, expeditions have set out to find it. None have ever returned.
At their antique shop in 1938, Rick and Rose Sinclair come across what may be a map to the lost City of Gold in an Aztec artifact. The adventurous husband implores his more level-headed wife that this is their opportunity to become rich. She sees it as a chance for a great historical discovery, and agrees. They and pilot pal Humphrey Custis set out for unexplored Mexico.
The three arrive in a jungle filled with perils. Deadly jaguars, killer spiders, and hostile locals all attack at every turn. Rick and Rose soon discover terrifying details about the lost city, including inhabitants that only walked the night and feasted on sacrifices of human blood. The dangers keep multiplying and the Sinclairs are in over their heads. Will they join the list of explorers who died in a search for the City of Gold?
At their antique shop in 1938, Rick and Rose Sinclair come across what may be a map to the lost City of Gold in an Aztec artifact. The adventurous husband implores his more level-headed wife that this is their opportunity to become rich. She sees it as a chance for a great historical discovery, and agrees. They and pilot pal Humphrey Custis set out for unexplored Mexico.
The three arrive in a jungle filled with perils. Deadly jaguars, killer spiders, and hostile locals all attack at every turn. Rick and Rose soon discover terrifying details about the lost city, including inhabitants that only walked the night and feasted on sacrifices of human blood. The dangers keep multiplying and the Sinclairs are in over their heads. Will they join the list of explorers who died in a search for the City of Gold?
189 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 27, 2024
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About the author
Russell James
48 books217 followersRussell R. James was raised on Long Island, New York and spent too much time watching Chiller, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and Dark Shadows, despite his parents’ warnings. Bookshelves full of Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe didn’t make things better. He graduated from Cornell University and the University of Central Florida.
After a tour flying helicopters with the U.S. Army, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight.
His wife reads what he writes, rolls her eyes, and says “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He has published the novels DARK INSPIRATION, SACRIFICE, BLACK MAGIC and DARK VENGEANCE, the compilations OUT OF TIME and TALES FROM BEYOND, as well as numerous short stories. He founded the Minnows Literary Group.
He and his wife share their home in sunny Florida with two cats.
Drop by the website to kill some time with some short stories.
After a tour flying helicopters with the U.S. Army, he now spins twisted tales best read in daylight.
His wife reads what he writes, rolls her eyes, and says “There is something seriously wrong with you.”
He has published the novels DARK INSPIRATION, SACRIFICE, BLACK MAGIC and DARK VENGEANCE, the compilations OUT OF TIME and TALES FROM BEYOND, as well as numerous short stories. He founded the Minnows Literary Group.
He and his wife share their home in sunny Florida with two cats.
Drop by the website to kill some time with some short stories.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
April 10, 2024
love the characters
As fun as the slightly fictionalized history lessons.. this book, and the previous Rick and Rose books are fun, adventurous and highly entertaining. I wish he wrote more and faster. I’ll be waiting to see the jade hand..
As fun as the slightly fictionalized history lessons.. this book, and the previous Rick and Rose books are fun, adventurous and highly entertaining. I wish he wrote more and faster. I’ll be waiting to see the jade hand..
August 4, 2024
I Love Rick and Rose. Their adventures always keep me interested. The characters are great and i really like Humphrey. Russell James always does a lot of research before writing, so you know it’s pretty close to what did or could have happened. This was a good one and I’m already looking forward to the next adventure.
July 18, 2024
2.5⭐️
November 23, 2025
Rick and Rose are again on the hunt for treasure, this time after Aztec gold. As usual nothing goes to plan and they soon find themselves dodging mythical creatures, local warrior tribes and vampires. Another good, light hearted tale.
November 8, 2025
A fantastical adventure novel more thrills than character development but that feels appropriate for an all action adventure story
April 21, 2024
Russell James writes great fantasy adventure stories ( as well as great horror novels). This latest one sees our intrepid antique shop owners embark on a thrilling quest searching for fabled gold deep in the heart of Mexico. Scares, monsters - both animal and undead- populate this fast-paced tale, punctuated with a humorous edge. Rick and Rose are great characters, primed for lots more adventures back in 1938. The author has set us up for the next one too. Just what is wrong with this jade hand? And why does Rick always fall for an enigmatic backstory?
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