The Treasure Hunt Club

by Michael Scott Clifton

"What is the Lost Treasure which you seek?"Nick Hollister's luck usually ran only one way...bad. At thirty-two, his life is a disappointment, nothing but a series of dead-end jobs and broken relationships. Just when he thought things couldn't get worse, he loses his job, his girlfriend, and even manages to get beaten up. Then he discovers a magical book in an unusual antique shop owned by the eccentric and dwarf-sized, Hank Harper.

This mystical book, The Book of Lost Treasures, proves to be able to find anything down through history which has ever been lost. Nicks decides to use the book like a treasure map to find and recover lost items. He forms a corporation called, The Treasure Hunt Club, and sets off on a wild, cross-country search. Nick becomes wealthy practically overnight, and falls in love with the girl of his dreams. Good times and easy living stretch for as far as the eye can see...and that's when his troubles really begin.

Be very careful what you ask for.

Genres: Mystery, Fantasy, Fiction, Adventure

313 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2011

About the author

Multi Award-Winning Author Michael Scott Clifton, a public educator for over 38 years as a teacher, coach, and administrator, currently lives in Mount Pleasant, Texas with his wife, Melanie and family cat. An avid gardener, reader, and movie junkie, he enjoys all kinds of book and movie genres. His books contain aspects of all the genres he enjoys...action, adventure, magic, fantasy, and romance. His fantasy novels, The Janus Witch and The Open Portal, received 5-Star reviews from the prestigious Readers' Favorite Book Reviews, and he has been a finalist in a number of short story contests with Edges of Gray winning First Place in the Texas Authors Contest. Professional credits include articles published in the Texas Study of Secondary Education Magazine. Clifton's latest book, The Open Portal, won The Feathered Quill Book Finalist Award, and launches the fantasy book series, Conquest of the Veil.
He is not only an author, but also a blogger and speaker as well.

Reviews

[Helen Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Let me say that Mike Clifton is a friend with a great imagination and a gift for writing. As an educator, Mike has seen kids who seemed to always be the last one chosen, the first one picked on. That describes the central character in The Treasure Hunt Club. He's a grown man who is forever down on his luck until he discovers a magic book of treasures. Adventures are had and lessons are learned. I hope this is the first of many books we'll read by Mike Clifton.

[Amelie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good! I LOVED it and think everyone needs to read it too!

[Nancy Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one. It was a nice light read. A little predictable but not enough to spoil the read.

[Shelbi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed the story, but I thought it could use some more editing.
In my opinion, the main character was highly unlikeable but I think that was the author’s intention for the majority of the book.

[Judi Chesshir · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Treasure Hunt Club" is entertaining from the beginning to the end. The author had me hooked from the start. I found myself laughing at the name of the baseball team and loved the description of the Antique Store owner. I thought the author showed great creativity in where he hid the "Lost Book of Treasures" to all the different places the book took them. Michael Clifton created such wonderful and colorful characters that are easy to follow and you can't help but grow to love. I could relate to wanting to find treasure and enjoyed the adventures the characters had. The story is filled with romance, action, and mystery and would make an entertaining movie. This is an original story you won't want to miss!

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an e-copy of this book from the author, Michael Scott Clifton, from a First Reads giveaway. Thank you!

This book has all of the classic elementary pieces of a story. Antagonist, protagonist, supporting characters, beginning, middle, end, climax, appropriate portions and best of all... a moral.

It was definitely different from what I usually read, but it was a pleasant change. The plot was fun and exciting, and often I found I couldn't put the book down. The reading was easy and fast as well.

All-in-all, this story is a great lesson in friendship, family, love, and the true treasures in life. Something I think we all could be reminded of from time to time.

[Brei-ayn · Rating 5 out of 5]

can i just say wow!!! Michael Clifton is an amazing author and i really enjoyed this book. it about a man nick who is a bit down on luck and finds the a book of lost treasures many lessons are learned but will nick learn what he needs to before it is to late? This is a amazing read and i would highly recommend reading it.

[Beth Ausbrooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book. It was easy to read, and caught my attention from the first page. It had a little bit of everything in it....suspense, mystery, love and even a bit of fantasy. I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good reads winner.

It is isn't often that a book has me so compelled that I read it in a matter of hours. A little predictable story line but that was certainly part of the appeal. This novel has all the elements needed for a good movie. Can't wait to read more from Michael Scott Clifton.

[Steven Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to win this book in a goodreads give-a-way. I was excited to start reading it and was impressed with how well the characters were written. I could relate to several of the characters and how they felt. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the flow.

[Candis · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this book was a bit predictable, it managed to keep you intrigued and rooting for the main character at every turn. I loved the details about the little towns businesses and found myself wishing they were a real place I could visit. I look forward to reading Michael's next book.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read this book it took me to a world of adventure.It was a fast book to read.

[Virgel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book to read. Once I started it, I never wanted to put it down.

[Samantha Ramsden · Rating 1 out of 5]

I picked up this book at a Comic Con and I’m glad I read it as it was a nice chance to explore a different author. I just don’t think this type of read was my cup of tea! I felt that it was extremely predictable and dragged on where it didn’t need to. I also was not a fan of the villain aspect and how dramatic, intense pieces were just dropped into the book with no regard to how unrealistic they were.

[Melliemom · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good and had me wanting to continue reading. But it was kind of like a Hallmark or Lifetime Movie. I have to say though, it has been a long time since any author has made me hate the villain as much as I hated Carter.

[Chrislin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads