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Treasure Hunters #1
The Treasure Hunters
WARNING: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF SCIENCE FICTION.
A lost treasure more valuable than any ever found...
Spanish conquistadors had heard tales of it when exploring the New World. Native South American tribes told of it in their legends; cautioning about the ancient perils which anyone finding it would unleash.
During World War 2, Nazi-inspired archaeologists were convinced that they had pinpointed its location. And yet the treasure had never been discovered - not by anyone who had lived to tell the tale.
It was as if someone, or something, was protecting it...
A lost treasure more valuable than any ever found...
Spanish conquistadors had heard tales of it when exploring the New World. Native South American tribes told of it in their legends; cautioning about the ancient perils which anyone finding it would unleash.
During World War 2, Nazi-inspired archaeologists were convinced that they had pinpointed its location. And yet the treasure had never been discovered - not by anyone who had lived to tell the tale.
It was as if someone, or something, was protecting it...
160 pages, ebook
First published October 11, 2014
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May 29, 2021
Could be a good start to a series. The book's title could belong on a work of non-fiction. The World War II German officers did not give the Heil Hitler salute in this story. The German submariners would have used meters to measure their depth not feet.
January 8, 2015
This episode marks the beginning of a series that I expect to be filled with science fiction infused treasure hunts. The main characters, Patrick and Molly, are a solid and intelligent couple that the reader can expect to succeed against all challenges--those usual for treasure hunters, and imaginative ones issuing from the science fiction genre.
I enjoyed movement of the narrative between time periods which, given after the mystery is described, showed what dangers the protagonists face. Once they resolved components of the mystery on their own, although they cannot understand it as well as the reader who has precise knowledge of events in previous time periods, the twist at the end rests in how they respond--which was fun to read, and opens the door to more adventures.
In all, I expect this to be a fun mystery/adventure series with smart characters, intriguing set-ups, and unexpected solutions.
April 27, 2016
A real thriller that keeps you turning the pages.
It’s a blend of adventure/travel/historical and Si-fi, and to start with, I thought it wasn’t going to work – but it did! Each of the four stories stands up on its own and builds its own momentum, and throughout the book they lead effortlessly from one to the other. Quite an achievement.
The other plus of the book is that it is very well written. The prose and the dialogue is crisp and fast, and the author has a talent to create main characters that come alive and are sympathetic. I found myself immediately identifying with the various protagonists and wanting to find out what happens to them.
Added to this, the author has cleverly made the sci-fi element appear almost credible – as if the event might well have been possible – which always makes for makes for a better read, I find.
As someone not usually interested in sci-fi, I found myself pleasantly beguiled.
It’s a blend of adventure/travel/historical and Si-fi, and to start with, I thought it wasn’t going to work – but it did! Each of the four stories stands up on its own and builds its own momentum, and throughout the book they lead effortlessly from one to the other. Quite an achievement.
The other plus of the book is that it is very well written. The prose and the dialogue is crisp and fast, and the author has a talent to create main characters that come alive and are sympathetic. I found myself immediately identifying with the various protagonists and wanting to find out what happens to them.
Added to this, the author has cleverly made the sci-fi element appear almost credible – as if the event might well have been possible – which always makes for makes for a better read, I find.
As someone not usually interested in sci-fi, I found myself pleasantly beguiled.
December 28, 2014
Despite the fact that this book involves 4 different time periods, it blends together seamlessly, and takes you on a journey from modern day treasure hunters, to the Spanish conquistadors, to a 'hunt for Red October' type uboat chase, and even into outer space.
Mr Dean takes you from the bottom of the sea, to the outer reaches of the galaxy, from hundreds of years BC to the modern day in a well written adventure, full of suspense and mystery. For such a short book, its a ambitious plot, but it really works, with each of the characters coming alive as individuals as they play their part in the story of a unique artefact. I certainly never thought I'd have my fingers crossed for the the crew of a uboat, but I did.
Well worth a read, if only to find out how it all fits together.
Mr Dean takes you from the bottom of the sea, to the outer reaches of the galaxy, from hundreds of years BC to the modern day in a well written adventure, full of suspense and mystery. For such a short book, its a ambitious plot, but it really works, with each of the characters coming alive as individuals as they play their part in the story of a unique artefact. I certainly never thought I'd have my fingers crossed for the the crew of a uboat, but I did.
Well worth a read, if only to find out how it all fits together.
July 20, 2016
This is the first of Warren Dean's books I've read, but it won't be the last. I'm always somewhat suspicious of freebies, but this one delivered the goods. It was well-written and well-edited with a gripping (and unusual) plotline, realistic characters, and an ending I didn't see coming.
June 4, 2020
Very Enjoyable!
This story reminded me of the "Fargo" series that Clive Cussler writes, except he doesn't leave you hanging for the next book.
This story reminded me of the "Fargo" series that Clive Cussler writes, except he doesn't leave you hanging for the next book.
January 6, 2015
Treasure Hunters drew me in from the start with all sorts of exciting elements that I enjoy- travel, treasure, living on a boat, folklore and legend, and mentions of Germany and Ireland. So I knew right away that I would enjoy this book.
The writing style is relatively low on dialogue and heavy on narrative, which I thought worked well for the story. The plot begins in the present and progresses backwards in time to slowly build the mystery of the treasure and eventually begin to unravel it. I liked each individual sub plot- each is unique and interesting and I never felt like I wanted to rush through one to get to a new sub plot, like I so often do in books that are broken up in a similar way. But still, throughout the book, I was always wondering about the "present day" story and finding out how everything would ultimately wrap up.
The characters seemed well written too, with distinct and developed personalities, and the historical and scientific details were consistently believable and interesting and added to the mood.
Probably the only thing I wished were different was the revelation of the treasure's origins, which I felt was presented a little too abruptly and jarringly, like turning to read the answer in the back of a textbook- it was laid out very obviously and completely. Even this sub plot was interesting and enjoyable, though.
Treasure Hunters is a fairly quick read an enjoyable one- would recommend it to sci-fi adventure fans who are looking for something to read in one sitting, like on a long plane ride.
The writing style is relatively low on dialogue and heavy on narrative, which I thought worked well for the story. The plot begins in the present and progresses backwards in time to slowly build the mystery of the treasure and eventually begin to unravel it. I liked each individual sub plot- each is unique and interesting and I never felt like I wanted to rush through one to get to a new sub plot, like I so often do in books that are broken up in a similar way. But still, throughout the book, I was always wondering about the "present day" story and finding out how everything would ultimately wrap up.
The characters seemed well written too, with distinct and developed personalities, and the historical and scientific details were consistently believable and interesting and added to the mood.
Probably the only thing I wished were different was the revelation of the treasure's origins, which I felt was presented a little too abruptly and jarringly, like turning to read the answer in the back of a textbook- it was laid out very obviously and completely. Even this sub plot was interesting and enjoyable, though.
Treasure Hunters is a fairly quick read an enjoyable one- would recommend it to sci-fi adventure fans who are looking for something to read in one sitting, like on a long plane ride.
July 8, 2016
It is hard to write too much about what I liked in this novella without moving into spoiler territory, but I will try.
To begin with, it is as the title tells us, about treasure hunters - but not just in the modern day. The binding thread of the separate, but inter-woven, adventures told in very different time periods is the same lure of treasure, even if the motives vary from seeking wonder to seeking wealth - to seeking something else altogether. Each step on the ladder of time is a complete story in and of itself, but nests together with the others to give a fuller picture. It is this careful crafting of each sub-story which gives the overall book its strength.
The writing is lucid and fluid and the author shows a good command of the technicalities involved - presenting them in a way that does not get too exacting or demanding on an ignorant reader like myself.
The questions left at the end of the book point the way forward to something more, but it still finishes in a way that allows a reader to feel they would not have been short changed if nothing more was ever added.
I enjoyed it.
To begin with, it is as the title tells us, about treasure hunters - but not just in the modern day. The binding thread of the separate, but inter-woven, adventures told in very different time periods is the same lure of treasure, even if the motives vary from seeking wonder to seeking wealth - to seeking something else altogether. Each step on the ladder of time is a complete story in and of itself, but nests together with the others to give a fuller picture. It is this careful crafting of each sub-story which gives the overall book its strength.
The writing is lucid and fluid and the author shows a good command of the technicalities involved - presenting them in a way that does not get too exacting or demanding on an ignorant reader like myself.
The questions left at the end of the book point the way forward to something more, but it still finishes in a way that allows a reader to feel they would not have been short changed if nothing more was ever added.
I enjoyed it.
July 16, 2019
Patrick (Berlin U; archaeology) was looking at the ancient cannon that had been picked up by a tsunami a year ago & deposited there by the massive wave.
The Ayuntamiento on the Brazilian mainland wanted it placed in the museum.
This particular cannon had been carried by both Spanish & Portuguese galleons.
Molly had joined him from the Bahamas aboard the Honey (45’ cruiser).
Patrick, & Molly’s fruitless searches on the coasts of Colombia, Central America, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, & Jamaica turned up no signs of the Christina de la Fuego 1603 wreck.
Molly threw the ROV over-board &, unbelievable.
Professional divers like Bill Bennett, & Diego Cruz would be hired to explore this wreck.
The sonar confirmed that the reefs below were 75’ down & the trench was 50’ deep.
As Molly watched from above Patrick took the plunge.
He slowly spelled out the letters of the ship’s name to her.
As Patrick looked around on the sandy floor of the trench was a Nazi U-857 submarine.
Now they have 2 sunken treasures to explore.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, & proper great font & writing style. A fairly well written treasure hunt (period fiction) book. It wasn’t always very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great treasure hunt movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. It was just OK for me so I will only rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; Lucania Publishing House; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
The Ayuntamiento on the Brazilian mainland wanted it placed in the museum.
This particular cannon had been carried by both Spanish & Portuguese galleons.
Molly had joined him from the Bahamas aboard the Honey (45’ cruiser).
Patrick, & Molly’s fruitless searches on the coasts of Colombia, Central America, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, & Jamaica turned up no signs of the Christina de la Fuego 1603 wreck.
Molly threw the ROV over-board &, unbelievable.
Professional divers like Bill Bennett, & Diego Cruz would be hired to explore this wreck.
The sonar confirmed that the reefs below were 75’ down & the trench was 50’ deep.
As Molly watched from above Patrick took the plunge.
He slowly spelled out the letters of the ship’s name to her.
As Patrick looked around on the sandy floor of the trench was a Nazi U-857 submarine.
Now they have 2 sunken treasures to explore.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, & proper great font & writing style. A fairly well written treasure hunt (period fiction) book. It wasn’t always very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great treasure hunt movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. It was just OK for me so I will only rate it at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; Goodreads; MakingConnections; Making Connections discussion group talk; Lucania Publishing House; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
July 18, 2016
The preamble is an utmost valued treasure which is hidden deep in the South American jungle, for hundred of years the explorers are searching for the elusive city of gold many people had doubt of its existence. The real name of that place is Tenochtitlan.
Patrick is a treasure hunter obsessed with a treasure ship Christina de la Fuego he came to know about the ship from a library. A book with a hand written notes of Martin Bormann, Adolf Hitler's private secretary which kindles his desires for the quest. For two years Patrick has searched the coasts of Colombia, Central America, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Jamaica.
Luckily he comes to know in Caribbean beach a 16th century Demi-Culverin (cannon) perched on the sand dune washed to the shore by a tsunami. With his girl friend Molly, Patrick takes his ship Honey to the seas in search of Christian de la Fuego. After a painstaking search the submersible stumbles on a reef which holds a wrecked ship. He dives and finds out that the ship is the one he is after but the ship and the nearby U-857 boat are turned to stone. He finds the treasure and what is that treasure and how the ships turned to stone remains the rest of the story.
The author has great ability of story telling, it starts with a cannon which is linked to the ship, the protagonist searches the ship and finds another wreck nearby U-857 boat which houses the treasure, he finds the treasure now the story links to how U-857 sunk, then how Christiana ship sunk and then the twist of how the treasure came into this world.
1600s Armando, Delgado, present day Patrick, Molly and 1940s Gunther Keller, Becker are the main characters of the story which added the needed pace for the novel. I enjoyed reading and I am eager to read the second instalment.
Patrick is a treasure hunter obsessed with a treasure ship Christina de la Fuego he came to know about the ship from a library. A book with a hand written notes of Martin Bormann, Adolf Hitler's private secretary which kindles his desires for the quest. For two years Patrick has searched the coasts of Colombia, Central America, the Cayman Islands, Cuba and Jamaica.
Luckily he comes to know in Caribbean beach a 16th century Demi-Culverin (cannon) perched on the sand dune washed to the shore by a tsunami. With his girl friend Molly, Patrick takes his ship Honey to the seas in search of Christian de la Fuego. After a painstaking search the submersible stumbles on a reef which holds a wrecked ship. He dives and finds out that the ship is the one he is after but the ship and the nearby U-857 boat are turned to stone. He finds the treasure and what is that treasure and how the ships turned to stone remains the rest of the story.
The author has great ability of story telling, it starts with a cannon which is linked to the ship, the protagonist searches the ship and finds another wreck nearby U-857 boat which houses the treasure, he finds the treasure now the story links to how U-857 sunk, then how Christiana ship sunk and then the twist of how the treasure came into this world.
1600s Armando, Delgado, present day Patrick, Molly and 1940s Gunther Keller, Becker are the main characters of the story which added the needed pace for the novel. I enjoyed reading and I am eager to read the second instalment.
April 24, 2020
Told through three main time lines, this book tells the story of a fabled treasure and the fate that befalls those who seek it out. An entertaining combination of historical mystery, science fiction and modern thriller.
January 19, 2015
Patrick, a treasure-hunter who is searching for the wreck of a particular Spanish galleon, is in luck. He and his girlfriend, Molly, stumble across this ship almost by accident. While searching this location, however, they find more than they bargained for.
The story shifts to 1945. A German U-boat departs on a secret mission to recover a treasure. The commander knows the location of the Spanish galleon, and his crew finds it easily, but things soon go bad.
“The Treasure Hunters” is a well-paced adventure story that examines this treasure through four moments in history. Mr Dean is able to handle these transitions easily, and appears to have done his research regarding German submarines and Spanish galleons.
The description of scenes is composed artfully—just enough to place the reader at the right time and place. There is no padding, so the story manages to maintain an interesting pace.
This would appeal to a wide range of readers. I certainly enjoyed it.
I received this book in return for an honest and non-reciprocal review.
Four stars.
The story shifts to 1945. A German U-boat departs on a secret mission to recover a treasure. The commander knows the location of the Spanish galleon, and his crew finds it easily, but things soon go bad.
“The Treasure Hunters” is a well-paced adventure story that examines this treasure through four moments in history. Mr Dean is able to handle these transitions easily, and appears to have done his research regarding German submarines and Spanish galleons.
The description of scenes is composed artfully—just enough to place the reader at the right time and place. There is no padding, so the story manages to maintain an interesting pace.
This would appeal to a wide range of readers. I certainly enjoyed it.
I received this book in return for an honest and non-reciprocal review.
Four stars.
April 14, 2020
My Rating 52/100 First of all this is not a full novel. It ends part way through the story. And all the parts of the full novel are not yet published. In other words, the same pattern that most fiction has nowadays. And we're not typically told on Amazon that a "novel" is not in fact a novel at all, but the first 20%,30% etc of one, with the latter parts not even written yet, least of all published.
And it ended about 62% of the way through, with the rest consisting of some chapters of other novels, I think by the same author.
It was OK . .ish . .but not as exciting as it was portrayed.
Let's be honest, if we knew before starting a novel, that it was only *part* of a novel, with the rest not even written yet, how many of us would buy it? That is why Amazon don't tell you.
Edited to add 2.5 years after reading it: I note the other 2 in the series have now been written and published. Should I read them? Problem is I can't now recollect the story!
And it ended about 62% of the way through, with the rest consisting of some chapters of other novels, I think by the same author.
It was OK . .ish . .but not as exciting as it was portrayed.
Let's be honest, if we knew before starting a novel, that it was only *part* of a novel, with the rest not even written yet, how many of us would buy it? That is why Amazon don't tell you.
Edited to add 2.5 years after reading it: I note the other 2 in the series have now been written and published. Should I read them? Problem is I can't now recollect the story!
September 18, 2020
I don't do book reviews.....
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way
August 20, 2017
Book one of a series, featuring a couple, Patrick and Molly, who seek to unravel the mysteries of an early 17th-century Spanish galleon that is rumored to have sunk with a great treasure on board. Somehow the Nazis are brought into the story, along with others (but I don't want to give away things).
This is a generally well-written, fast-paced science-fiction/adventure novel that I finished in one day.
I look forward to reading the sequels.
This is a generally well-written, fast-paced science-fiction/adventure novel that I finished in one day.
I look forward to reading the sequels.
November 24, 2017
An engaging novella with likeable protagonists and an easy writing style that switches well between modern-day adventurers, Spanish conquistadors and Second World War Nazis. The change from a straight-up treasure hunt to something leaning towards SF is nicely handled. My only gripe is the story ended a little suddenly with an obvious lead into the the next book. Having said that, well worth a read.
May 11, 2017
This is a slow burner and it draws you in almost without you noticing. You are aware that people are making the wrong choices but you can't quite see how.
I really fell for Patrick and Molly.
Highly recommended
I really fell for Patrick and Molly.
Highly recommended
Want to read
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February 18, 2020
Interesting discovery story
A good what if with a sci fi twist. I prefer more conversation than explanation and description. Enjoyed reading this book.
A good what if with a sci fi twist. I prefer more conversation than explanation and description. Enjoyed reading this book.
February 5, 2020
This was an interesting and somewhat exciting book. It is actually three stories in one. The first part describes the adventures of a Spanish ship. Then it describes a German U-Boat's involvement, and finally it describes the adventures of a treasure hunter, and finally how the treasure got to the ocean off the coast of Brazil. But the book left some questions. Who placed the treasure and why and whether those entities will ever come back to retrieve it? And then there is the question of how the nanites are powered after hundreds of years. I look forward to moving on to Book two, which I have already started.
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