What happened to the Obelisk treasure? Dandy, Cass, and Peter all find themselves wrapped up in the mystery and the hunt that has gone on for a century-ever since, as you'll learn early on-five boys discovered the pirate's booty. That's the last spoiler from me. This is a twisty one, moving back and forth over three time frames. I'll admit to having struggled a bit in spots to keep it all straight-the who's who-because the names repeat. Cass, a writer who is house sitting and trying to write her second book, decides to write about the treasure. Peter is the long lost grandson of Mirabel, whose family owned much of the town. Dandy is a teen whose beloved grandfather just died, leaving her clues. Oh- and murders! Keep with this one because there's a big surprise. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read that kept me guessing.

This was a pretty good book. It did start off, pretty slow, making it hard to get into, but about a third of the way into the book it was picking up again. I think it was a little bit juvenile for my liking, but other than that the book was pretty good. It had a nice flow to it.

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complementary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

Maple Bay, Nova Scotia, has been drawing treasure hunters for decades, looking for a lost pirate treasure. Peter has been summoned to the town to meet his estranged family. Cass lands a housesitting job, and teenaged Dandy is struggling to cope with the loss of her grandfather. The three of them come together to learn the secrets the town is hiding, but when the body count begins to rise, they realize they may be in over their heads.

This book’s blurb caught my eye, and I’m glad I took the time to read it. Admittedly, it was a bit slow at first, but I’ve never yet given up on an ARC, so I kept going. After all the characters and their backgrounds were established, the story began to pick up, making it harder to put down. There were a lot of twists and turns along the way, and I was unable to piece everything together until just before it was revealed in the book. The motive behind it all was sad, but it made perfect sense.

I did not get the impression that there will be more books featuring these three main characters, but if there are, I’ll be glad to read them.

Another mystery with an interesting premise that has questionable construction. Three people converge on a small New England town famous for the rumor of buried pirate treasure. Each person has a past and wants to re-invent themselves but become caught up in the promise of fabulous wealth. Peter is the heir of a mansion and sees this as his escape from a worthless life. Cass is a failed author who stumble into a wonderful house-sitting gig and Dandy is a 17-year-old townie who has a connection to The Treasure Hunters Club, a group determined to solve the treasure mystery. The club has been in existence since the early 1920s but now they are dying off, maybe because of murder? I found the back and forth time frames confusing to follow as the author seems to only provide first names of characters who are related as grandparent, offspring or simply cquaintances and it's difficult to determine who is on stage in each chapter. The final scenes really strain credibilty as the author tries too hard to deceive the reader.

Dnf at 60%

I was really looking forward to reading this but it just seemed a bit all over the place. I felt like we were being told the same thing about the older treasure hunters all the time and not actually getting anywhere.

Thank you to the publishers for the arc it just wasn't for me.

This is a fun and quick read. I have to admit the idea of a treasure hunt is one of the reasons I wanted to read this. Plus, I really enjoyed Keep This to Yourself, by the same author.

I didn't really have vibes of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. I think that part of the marketing is off. But I did feel the Goonies vibes in the book. It's in the sense of adventure and the characters, Dandy more than any other character. In this book, Dandy is in high school and she is smack bang in the middle of the treasure hunt and adventure. I have to say her story line is amazing, definitely the best in the book. There are two other main story lines, Peter and Cass. Peter's is very intriguing but Cass came across more juvenile that her age in the book. Her POV is still vital and engaging, but maybe needed a more mature narrative voice.

This book is all about the thrill of the hunt, and it reminds me of episodes of The Curse of Oak Island I've seen here and there. It also has some great surprises in store. Read this if you just want a fun adventure with some thrills along the way. It's a great escape for a few hours.

3.5 stars - this was a fun story that was the adult Goonies story of my dreams.

I enjoyed the treasure hunt that spanned generations. All of the characters were so interesting but there were a lot to keep track of and some didn’t do much to move the plot. I enjoyed the twists (which I did NOT guess!) so that was a lot of fun - I love not guessing all of the twists right up front.

Overall this was a fun treasure hunt and I’m glad I got to participate!

Dandy, Cass, and Peter find themselves gaining entry into a special club- one that for decades has focused on finding the treasure hidden in Maple Bay. They each have found their way to this coastal town in Nova Scotia differently- one lives there, one is invited there, and one lived there long ago and has found his way back. The Bellwood’s Mansion has been hiding secrets all along… the unraveling will keep you on your toes. @tomryanauthor I didn’t see half of these twists and turns coming!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@netgalley and @groveatlantic thank you so much for this #advancedreaderscopy - pub date is 10/15/24

Mystery. Secrets. Families. Treasure. Enjoyable. Clever. 3/5.
Didn't love this book, but didn't hate it.

Well, this book has a sort of local legend that involves pirates and a treasure, a secret kept for years, and generations of families tied to this. Plus, some other dark mysteries. The thing, for me, was that one of the main characters wasn't appealing at all. And there were a lot of things that were either clichés or pretty obvious. But, on the other hand, some characters (even secondary) were quite interesting, as well as some things that happens, and the writing style, structure and climax were well done. So, thank you to Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for this ARC, and congratulations to the author.

This is an amazing book! It immediately pulled me in with its rich descriptions & the promise of buried treasure. The three main characters all come to the treasure hunt through different means & each of their stories would be compelling alone. When they come together, it’s gets even better. Dandy is my favorite! The added bonus of journal entries from the past was illuminating. I loved the town of Maple Bay, the homes, the beaches, all lush & enticing sounding. I don’t know if this is a stand alone novel or the beginning of a series. The author has created a wonderful template of characters & location, if this is just the start. This is easily one of my favourite books for the year. The ending was had such perfect, surprising twists!

The blurb immediately drew me in. I expected to love this wholeheartedly.

It fell a little flat for me, but it may just be a me thing. I DNF’d it early on because the writing felt very juvenile. And I was already confused with the characters and switches in POVs.

I think a lot of people will enjoy this book, so definitely give it a chance. However, it just wasn’t for me.

Thank you to Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for the chance to read and review an early copy!

The Treasure Hunters Club is a fun read with twists and turns. Set in a cosy coastal town, three characters (newcomers Peter and Cass, and teenager Dandy) seek un unravel the mystery of the Obelisk treasure. Though the story is told from three (or four?) POVs, there are a lot of characters over multiple generations to keep track.. The first half is paced a bit slow, but necessary for the world-building.

We first meet Dandy (Danielle) and Grandy (her grandfather) while they're out searching for treasure on the beach in Maple Bay. This is where we first hear about the Obelisk Treasure that is supposedly hidden somewhere in the sand and ocean surrounding Maple Bay.

The book then moves forward and Grandy has passed away. There is a strong level of grief that really comes through Dandy's character and her relationship with her grandfather is one of my favorite aspects of this story. We also then meet Peter and Cass, both of whom are struggling in their own ways and are called to Maple Bay for reasons that seem a little too good to be true, but both arrive in Maple Bay with high hopes.

One aspect I appreciated in this story is the theme of family and atonement. Whether a family by blood or by choice, we all have complex relationships that ebb and flow and this story includes several different types of relationships, the consequences of past actions, and how we try to correct our mistakes and move forward.

The one issue I had with this story was the number of characters. It started to feel overwhelming trying to keep track of everyone, who was related to whom, and how they fell into the story. Even minor characters seemed to pop up frequently, and it felt a bit distracting for me. As a caveat, many of the characters are related but unfortunately, they don't have similar names, so this is where it started to feel a bit chaotic.

The last 25% of this story is where the bulk of the thrills are, and if you enjoy a slow burn, you'll enjoy this one. This story has a complete ending, which is great with all of the character development that the author created. It's a lot to pack up but the author does a nice job at making sure no one is forgotten.

If you enjoy a slow-burn, centuries-old mystery, with a diverse cast of characters, you'll enjoy "The Treasure Hunters Club".

I'm not really sure what to make of this. I feel like the cover and blurb hurt it by making us expect something super adventurous and fun and exciting and it's just not that. It's cosy and enjoyable but it moves pretty slow. The characters weren't unlikable but I didn't feel particularly attached to any of them. If anything, what I loved most was when we heard the voices of the older generation. The promised 'secret society' isn't nearly as exciting or scandalous or dark as you'd expect. The 'pirate lore' is barely there. In fact, it seemed like there wasn't that much treasure hunting at all. I also wasn't a fan of the multiple POVs with some in first-person (which I tend to hate) and some in third-person.
This is hard to review though because I honestly quite liked it; it was not at all unpleasant to read. But it also was not at all what I went in for, and I perhaps wouldn't have gone for it had the whole presentation of the book not made it sound like something quite different. In my opinion, this should be marketed as more of a small-town, low-stakes cosy mystery than a rollicking adventure with plenty of excitement.

A treasure and mystery spanning multiple generations the Treasure Hunters Club is a cozy thriller.

While it starts off slow to introduce us to the key players and get them to Maple Bay, the action kicks off shortly after. A found treasure hidden and then lost again is the main mystery but the twists and turns surrounding it lead to unexpected thrills.

The descriptions and storytelling lend you to picture yourself at Bellwoods along with the characters. While I did question some things as the book was progressing, it was surprising in it's conclusion.

This book bored me and had me rolling my eyes. It is getting fabulous reviews and then I come along--sorry, not my cup of tea. The characters and the plot are too far-fetched and over the top. Thanks to NetGalley and the Atlantic Monthly Press for the digital ARC. This review is in my own words.

3.5 stars rounded up. While this book wasn't quite the fun adventure the title made me think it would be, it was entertaining and twisty enough to hold my attention. I liked all of the main characters, which is always a plus when there are multiple story lines going on.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

I picked up this book, thinking it would be a cozy, seaside mystery and getting so much more. This is a fast-paced novel, filled with family secrets, bodies piling up and the hunt for legendary pirate treasure.

Told by multiple points of view, our main characters are: Peter, a 40 year old who feels his life is going no where, Cass, who recently gave up her dream to be an author and Dandy, a local teenage treasure hunter. The characters are relatable and full of personality. Making reading this book feel like I was sitting in the town bar watching it all play out. I was pulled in and invested fully in finding out what was happening in Maple Bay.

Something I found unique was that the characters were from a variety of age groups. I think this makes the book a good fit for a broad audience as you are more likely to find a character that you can relate to.


Overall, I highly recommend this book! I loved the characters, setting and the complex mystery.



Available October 15th

Thank you to Netgalley, Publisher Grove Atlantic, Atlantic Monthly Press and author, Tom Ryan for the advanced copy.

The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan is a twisty mystery that will keep readers on their toes. Set in beautiful seaside of Nova Scotia, three lives will collide. Cass, a young struggling author in NYC, takes an unexpected house sitting job in hopes of finding some peace and inspiration to get writing again. Upon arriving and quickly learning the story of hidden pirate's treasure, she decides on the topic of her next novel. Middle aged Peter is orphaned and renting a bedroom in a run down home from a aloof roommate. He receives a letter from the grandmother he has never met and sets out to take her up on her offer to meet at her mansion in Nova Scotia. Peter learns that his long lost family holds dark secrets that may lead him to the buried loot Last, there is 17 year old Dandy who is grieving the death of her beloved grandfather. He has left her a letter instructing her to go to a meeting at the local library in hopes the group will let Dandy stand in for him. She learns that her grandfather was a part of a secret society searching for the buried treasure. Cass, Peter, and Dandy's lives will collide and family secrets and lies decades old will come to the surface.

Although I enjoyed this novel, there were too many characters to keep track of. I wish the author had included a map of area and family trees to help the reader keep track of everyone. Thanks to Netgalley and Atlantic Monthly Press for this ARC.