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Buck Reilly Adventure #4
Second Chance Gold
Hired by billionaire Lou Atlas to search for answers about his dead nephew on St. Barths, the swankiest island in the Caribbean, Buck Reilly's dream trip goes sideways when his former business partner, fresh out of jail, returns with a vengeance. Buck is quickly eyeballs deep in complications—a race for hidden gold, the beautiful granddaughter of one of St. Barths' most famous swashbucklers, perversely ruthless treasure hunters, an alluring maritime historian, and demons from his past. The heat jumps off the page as romance, double-cross, revenge and the FBI closing in keep readers riveted to see how Buck can escape this latest adventure. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
- GenresMystery
336 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2014
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About the author
John H. Cunningham
23 books257 followersJohn H. Cunningham, outdoorsman, world traveler, and aviation enthusiast, is a commercial real estate professional and former editor. He splits his time between Virginia, New York and Key West with his wife and two daughters. His books include RED RIGHT RETURN, GREEN TO GO, CRYSTAL BLUE, SECOND CHANCE GOLD, MAROON RISING, FREE FALL TO BLACK, SILVER GOODBYE, WHITE KNIGHT, and THE LAST RAFT.
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April 16, 2020
A quick easy read. I needed something to read between Stephen King and Tom Clancy. This fit the bill. It's a series that has to be read in order. There are many recurring characters. If you don't read it in order you may not know who some of the characters are.
January 18, 2015
Cunningham is becoming one of my favorite authors. Second Chance Gold is the best yet in the series and I've enjoyed them all. My favorite part? In the afterword where he promised he was already working on the next one. I'm glad that Betty isn't dead and that there is a chance that she and Buck might be reunited in the future. Personally, I think they were meant to fly off into the sunset together. Check off St. Barth's as another locale for one of Buck's tropical adventures. And here I thought I would never be able to afford to go there.
June 29, 2017
Adventure just seems to follow Buck around. This time he is hired to find out what happened a seemingly recluse nephew of a billionaire associate of Harry's. Another exciting trip to the Caribbean and Buck soon suspects his employer has an ulterior motive. It seems Reilly's old business partner, freshly out of jail, is also there looking for gold. He is teamed up with Buck's adversary, Gunner and both of them refuse to believe Buck is not trying to beat them to their find. They are not the only ones looking for the gold and the person Buck is hired to find supposedly died in a jet ski accident. Plenty of action to go around!
July 19, 2017
Second Chance Gold ( Buck Reilly series #4)
Buck gets called to New York to meet billionaire Lou Atlas where he's contracted to go on a hunt for Lou's missing grandson, Jerry Atlas, whose been missing and presumed dead off the island of St Bartholomew. All Buck has to do is confirm Jerry's death or find him alive. His opposition, his ex-partner, Jack Meadows newly free from prison, Gunner, and the Dominicans, all in search of the treasure from the wreck of the Conquistador. Once again, Buck in jumping from the pan, back into the fire. How it all comes out, you'll find out as you turn the pages.
Buck gets called to New York to meet billionaire Lou Atlas where he's contracted to go on a hunt for Lou's missing grandson, Jerry Atlas, whose been missing and presumed dead off the island of St Bartholomew. All Buck has to do is confirm Jerry's death or find him alive. His opposition, his ex-partner, Jack Meadows newly free from prison, Gunner, and the Dominicans, all in search of the treasure from the wreck of the Conquistador. Once again, Buck in jumping from the pan, back into the fire. How it all comes out, you'll find out as you turn the pages.
December 19, 2025
Buy the series. It's a fun read
I'm usually too voracious to buy kindle free books or series. But this one I purchased to convey thanks to the author for a fun ride. Now on to the rest of the series.
I'm usually too voracious to buy kindle free books or series. But this one I purchased to convey thanks to the author for a fun ride. Now on to the rest of the series.
August 24, 2017
Another Buck Reilly adventure
Not near enough sea plane activity and flying action, as in the previous stories, which was the main catalyst for me.
Not near enough sea plane activity and flying action, as in the previous stories, which was the main catalyst for me.
April 9, 2022
fun reads
These stories are so cool nvuleted and I don’t think we’ll ever get to the end bu Mr Cunningham ties them together masterfully.
These stories are so cool nvuleted and I don’t think we’ll ever get to the end bu Mr Cunningham ties them together masterfully.
November 25, 2023
2nd chance is far from 2nd rate
This was my favorite of the series so far. It doesn't disappoint, and is fully packed with adventure and action
This was my favorite of the series so far. It doesn't disappoint, and is fully packed with adventure and action
December 29, 2023
The story was OK but it just seemed to drag on....
September 2, 2025
First book or two was interesting. Now the books seem to be drooling over women and getting into dangerous situations that seem to be just stupid. Am done with this series.
February 26, 2017
I received this book a few months ago as part of the Goodreads First Read program and I am just now getting around to it.
This was a very fast read for me. Honestly, I'm not sure if it was part of a series (I feel like it may be though) however, it can definitely stand on its own without leaving the reader feeling as though they are missing information.
While at times it was slightly predictable, it definitely is a fun story that I didn't find myself bored with. The characters are engaging and the story is easy to follow. All in all, I definitely enjoyed this one!
This was a very fast read for me. Honestly, I'm not sure if it was part of a series (I feel like it may be though) however, it can definitely stand on its own without leaving the reader feeling as though they are missing information.
While at times it was slightly predictable, it definitely is a fun story that I didn't find myself bored with. The characters are engaging and the story is easy to follow. All in all, I definitely enjoyed this one!
February 14, 2017
Love this series
Entertaining, action, drama, all rolled in one. Need to go to the keys again now :) the old planes are a cool touch.
Entertaining, action, drama, all rolled in one. Need to go to the keys again now :) the old planes are a cool touch.
May 4, 2022
This is book 4 the series and they need to be read in order due to reoccurring characters and plot lines.
This is my favorite book in the series so far.
Riley is approached by a billionaire and friend of a former partner at e-antiquity to help find his missing nephew on a Caribbean island. Of course since buck is involved everything is way more complicated than it seems at first. It becomes increasingly clear that the missing person is tied to some sort of hidden treasure. With bucks former partner and some other unsavory treasure hunters buck can’t stay away from danger.
This book makes some surprising revelations about some former characters plot lines we thought were settled but we may now see them in future books. I’m excited to see where these revelations could lead us.
If you liked the previous books and made it this far you’ll enjoy this one. I quick easy read that really picks up in the action towards the end.
I’ll continue to read this series.
This is my favorite book in the series so far.
Riley is approached by a billionaire and friend of a former partner at e-antiquity to help find his missing nephew on a Caribbean island. Of course since buck is involved everything is way more complicated than it seems at first. It becomes increasingly clear that the missing person is tied to some sort of hidden treasure. With bucks former partner and some other unsavory treasure hunters buck can’t stay away from danger.
This book makes some surprising revelations about some former characters plot lines we thought were settled but we may now see them in future books. I’m excited to see where these revelations could lead us.
If you liked the previous books and made it this far you’ll enjoy this one. I quick easy read that really picks up in the action towards the end.
I’ll continue to read this series.
April 19, 2015
Island-hopping is fun to read about. I'm not a good flyer and haven't been to many islands (but would love to) so I enjoy escaping with Cunningham's excellent action/adventure stories. This one is as good as the first three. It can stand alone as a good read, but keeps the long story arc credible.
My only negative criticism is allowing protagonist Buck to throw exclamatory statements into the narrative occasionally. Addressing the reader with, "What was that?" or "What the hell?" takes this reader out of the story.
My only negative criticism is allowing protagonist Buck to throw exclamatory statements into the narrative occasionally. Addressing the reader with, "What was that?" or "What the hell?" takes this reader out of the story.
February 28, 2015
Cunningham does it again! Another brilliant Buck Reilly Caribbean adventure, perfect for reading on the beach down in the Islands; this time for me on Grace Bay in the Turks & Caicos. These are non-stop, hard to put down salty adventures, with great cameo's, including some "quality time" with Bankie Banx in this one. Looking forward to the next one!
March 18, 2015
I received this book free form Goodreads Firstreads.
At first this book was very slow going for me. But as I got further into it it started moving faster. The interaction between the characters was very well done. The story line was good. At times I was able to predict what was going to happen next.
I would recommend this book to mystery lovers and treasure seekers as well
Very well done
At first this book was very slow going for me. But as I got further into it it started moving faster. The interaction between the characters was very well done. The story line was good. At times I was able to predict what was going to happen next.
I would recommend this book to mystery lovers and treasure seekers as well
Very well done
January 11, 2015
Whew! Second Chances are good
I thoroughly enjoyed Second Chance Gold. The depiction of the islands was so good I heard the waves bouncing off the rocks. Waiting for number 5 and hoping Buck and Nicole stay together in the next adventure. Hopefully Truck is in it too.
I thoroughly enjoyed Second Chance Gold. The depiction of the islands was so good I heard the waves bouncing off the rocks. Waiting for number 5 and hoping Buck and Nicole stay together in the next adventure. Hopefully Truck is in it too.
May 4, 2015
Buck did it again. This might be the best yet. Enjoyed it very much. When you find a good author the books just don't come fast enough. But will wait for the quality and research that are put into Buck's adventures.
Can't wait
Can't wait
April 1, 2015
really enjoyed the series
I have really enjoyed the Buck Reilly series, and cannot wait for the next installment. I am so hooked, that I am now looking for another author that has a similar protagonist.
I have really enjoyed the Buck Reilly series, and cannot wait for the next installment. I am so hooked, that I am now looking for another author that has a similar protagonist.
November 20, 2018
The waiting was the hardest part. I’m officially a Buck Reilly addict. As stated in my first review, tropics, treasures, action, suspense, and those beautiful Grummans. All things I loved and all part of a world I only wish I could live. Great escapism!
November 22, 2014
Another great read by John Cunningham.
January 15, 2015
This Reilly adventure took me to all the places I dream to go one day. But I hope not to have the gunfire and hoodlums chasing me. will take the girl..:)
March 27, 2015
another great Buck Reilly adventure
January 22, 2016
Good reading, Adventure mystery
This was one of those that when you start reading you don't want to lay it aside until you are finished.
This was one of those that when you start reading you don't want to lay it aside until you are finished.
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