The Treasure Hunters Club, the latest book by Canadian author Tom Ryan, has been eagerly awaited. Its release is set for October 15, 2024. Readers will be taken on an exhilarating adventure to a small town along the shores of Nova Scotia, where a pirate treasure has been lost to the ages and searched for over the centuries. What happens when someone finds the treasure only to lose it again?
I want to thank Simon & Schuster Canada and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The Treasure Hunters Club. All opinions presented here are my own.
Synopsis from Goodreads
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 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.
Positives
- A diverse cast of characters.
- It’s a quick, immersive read.
Negatives
- A few times, the story meanders a bit.
- POV changes with the chapters, but it’s not always immediately clear who the POV is.
My Opinions
The Treasure Hunters Club grabbed my attention because of the stories it’s being compared to. What stories? Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone and The Goonies. One is a favorite book from last year, and the other is an all-time favorite movie. Do those comparisons hold water? I have to say, kind of. I won’t go into more detail because I don’t want to ruin the story for you.
This story is rich with a large cast of characters and is narrated through multiple timelines. The original story told in captivating flashbacks, begins in the 1920s. The central part of the story unfolds in the current timeline, 2023-2024. With multiple generations involved, the story is brought to life through various voices, keeping you engaged.
The Treasure Hunters Club is a real page-turner. You’ll find it nearly impossible to put it down, as you’re constantly on the edge of your seat, eager to discover if anyone will uncover the long-lost treasure.
What age group is this book intended for? It’s a great question. Dandy, the driving force of the book, is a teen. Peter is 40, and Cass is in her late 20s. Several of the other characters are in their 80s. This diverse age range ensures that anyone who enjoys mysteries and treasure hunting will find something to love in this book.
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