The Dutchman's Gold - Paperback

by Larry Weill (Author)

The Dutchman's Gold is a historical novel involving a pair of situational treasure hunters from New York who are enticed into a search for one of this country's largest treasures. The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine in Arizona has attracted thousands of seekers over the past two centuries, all trying to use a series of mysterious clues to locate the hidden mine. The clues left behind are not fictional; they are real, as is the bloody trail of the bodies of treasure hunters who have pursued the legend of the mine.

Chris Carey and Sean Riggins have acquired a great amount of accolades and fame in recent years by solving two of the most famous and intriguing mysteries involving hidden treasure. Previously, they uncovered clues to locate millions of dollars in gold and invaluable American treasures. Now they must overcome a host of greedy rivals to solve the centuries-old mystery of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. Combining intrigue and suspense with the treasure hunters' code interwoven with thoughtful explorations of Native American land ownership issues, The Dutchman's Gold book will tantalize mystery readers and history buffs alike.

Author Biography

Larry Weill's career life has been as diverse and interesting as the characters in his books. An avid naturalist, he has studied biology and entomology, he has worked as a Wilderness Park Ranger, a fire-tower observer, a financial planner, a technical writer, and a career Navy Reservist. Weill lives in Rochester, New York, with his family, and they frequently hike and climb in the Adirondacks. He is the author of the popular Adirondack Wilderness Ranger humor series as well as the first two books in this fiction trilogy, Adirondack Trail of Gold and In Marcy's Shadow.