Goldhead

by Jaeme Haviland

Two stories of greed and violence separated by four and half centuries are connected by a curse that twists through time. Goldhead is the story of sixteenth-century conquistador Bernardo Gregorio, his crew, and five, 1950s World War II veterans turned treasure hunters. Ex-Navy divers, Ben Wheeler, Dan Hampshire, and Bill Walden risk everything to recover Aztec gold worth a quarter million dollars that is lying somewhere in the back country of North Florida. Following the clues left in an obscure medieval journal, they learn the extraordinary fate of the crew of the Mano del Rey who were shipwrecked and massacred. Claudio, the sole survivor, chronicled the dark history that leads the modern team to tainted gold and something they didn’t count on. Dogged by tragedy, lured by fortune, lives are connected across the ages by a shaman's curse and a terrifying artifact. Who will triumph and survive over the dark reach of the past?

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2016

About the author

Jaeme is a native Floridian from Jacksonville. His travels have taken him to such diverse places as NYC, San Francisco, Toronto and Key West. He has had two songs published and recorded: “Stay Away From Planes” and “The Ferris Wheel.” He is a photographer and his photos have appeared in books such as Smokey Mountain Mysteries and magazines like American Legacy. Two self-published travel anthologies—Carolina Blue and From The First Coast are available on Amazon. Currently, Jaeme lives in Palatka, Florida, with his wife and three cats. Jaeme has just published his first novel, Goldhead with Southern Yellow Pine.

Reviews

[Hamilton Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

For starters, I have to state that the subject matter of this book is not my cup of tea. It is not the type of genre that I would read let alone buy. That said, I can say that I obtained a copy by happenstance—started reading—kept on reading. It’s a good read, BUT, if you like the genre, make that a very good read. So, if you are into parallel narratives, plundered treasure, shipwrecks with a bit of the paranormal thrown in, I’d say get this book, you won’t be disappointed.

[Skyye Breeze · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! it's a fascinating story that keeps you hooked from start to finish!! The history details in the book are amazing!!! I look forward to reading more books by this author!

[Pat Stanford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything you could ask for

This is everything you could ask for in a book.

Plundered treasure, a shipwreck in a storm. The survival of a few tainted by the greed of the commander with the treasure makes things turn ugly quick.

Two intertwining timelines with dark spirits from the time of the wreck seemingly guarding the treasure. My only wish was that the more contemporary timeline could have been, I dunno, spookier. Still it was all very well done. Bravo, Mr. Havilland!

It is a great read. You won't want to put it down!

[Michele]

Hard to put down.

[Sally Motley · Rating 5 out of 5]

An expertly woven tale of good friends whose relationship is tested by life threatening danger and unexplainable paranormal encounters while searching for a treasure lost long before Florida was settled and colonized. Be prepared for a long read as you won't be able to put this book down until it's story is told.