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The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan

The Treasure Hunters Club

A Mystery

by Tom Ryan

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  • Oct 2024, 384 pages
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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies in The Treasure Hunters Club—a rollicking murder mystery set in a seaside town filled with pirate lore, family secrets, unforgiveable grudges, secret societies, and of course, a treasure lost to time. 

Welcome to Maple Bay, Nova Scotia.

For nearly a century, people have ventured to the idyllic seaside town of Maple Bay in search of a legendary lost pirate treasure, but locals know there's more than just gold buried in the sand. As the paths of three strangers converge in Maple Bay, the truth is about to be blown wide open. But not before the bodies start to pile up.

Peter Barnett is rapidly approaching 40 with little to show for it when a mysterious letter invites him to Maple Bay and the mansion his estranged family has called home for generations.

Seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen is isolated and adrift following the death of her beloved grandfather, until his final request and a tantalizing clue sets her on a mission to solve the mystery he spent his entire life chasing.

Cass Jones has given up on her dream of being a successful author when an unexpected opportunity lands in her lap: a housesitting gig in remote Maple Bay, where she stumbles on the perfect subject matter for her breakout book—and the handsome sailor who might be just the person to help her research it.

Peter, Dandy and Cass have never met, but they're on a collision course with each other and the mystery that has defined Maple Bay for two centuries, and none of them are prepared for the shocking truths that may or may not still be buried there.

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"Readers who fondly remember Ellen Raskin's The Westing Game and newer fans of Gigi Pandian's 'Secret Staircase Mysteries' will find Ryan's cleverly crafted adventure to be a real treasure." —Library Journal (starred review)

"Ryan's masterful interweaving of multiple storylines, surprising plot twists, and often eccentric characters makes for a novel that is as enjoyable as it is suspenseful. An edge-of-your seat, page-turning delight." —Kirkus Reviews

"Ryan's ambitious and atmospheric latest centers on a seaside town's century-old legend of buried jewels...with an immersive setting and a truly surprising final twist. This Goonies-esque caper delivers the goods." —Publishers Weekly

"A lovingly crafted blend of classic tropes—Hidden treasure! Family secrets!—and modern thrills, including a twist that left me gobsmacked." —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Middle of the Night

"An action-packed and heartwarming treasure hunt with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the end." —C.L. Miller, USA Today bestselling author of The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder

"A meticulously crafted mystery fueled by a large but memorable cast of unique characters, The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan is an absolute delight. A master of intricate plots, Ryan gives readers a story that crackles with clever turns and one particular twist that left my jaw on the floor. The addictive blend of family secrets, small town quirkiness, and a high stakes treasure hunt makes for an atmospheric and fast paced ride. Readers will be holding their breath until the very last sentence. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ruth Ware." —B.R. Myers, Edgar Award-winning author of A Dreadful Splendour

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Tom Ryan

Tom Ryan is an award-winning author, screenwriter and producer. His YA mystery Keep This To Yourself was the winner of several awards, including the 2020 ITW Thriller Award for Best YA Thriller, and is currently being adapted for television. His follow-up YA mystery I Hope You're Listening was the winner of the 2021 Lambda "Lammy" Award for Best LGBTQ Mystery. He was a 2017 Lambda Literary Fellow in Young Adult Fiction. Tom, his husband, and their dog live in Nova Scotia.

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