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These books are all examples of "Armchair Treasure hunts"-- books that provide clues to a mystery. Many of the books hold the clues to real treasures-- gems, jewels, and cash. Most of the real treasures have been found already, but the books are still endless fun to explore and find.
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33 books · 23 voters · list created November 2nd, 2014 by Jana Maiuri (votes) .
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message 1: by Aibohphobia (new)

Aibohphobia Thanks for making this list! I've always loved (in spite of having no talent for) this sort of book, and there are many more than I knew about.


message 2: by Jana (new)

Jana Maiuri Innsbruck wrote: "Thanks for making this list! I've always loved (in spite of having no talent for) this sort of book, and there are many more than I knew about."
Glad you liked it! I love these. A few are totally out of print and impossible to find; it would be cool to see them re-released or scanned.


message 3: by James (new)

James Vachowski Cool list! What about "The Secret" by Byron Preiss?


message 4: by Becca (new)

Becca I removed Tesoro: Secrets of the Hidden Treasure by Andrea Hintz because as far as I'm aware it is not an armchair treasure hunt, i.e. the book doesn't contain clues for readers to find a real treasure somewhere in the physical world.


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