This book ended up being a fantastic ending and read but it did take a long time (at nearly 70% into the book ) to start feeling like things were starting to flow and come together. Several times i was tempted not to finish but i’m so glad i kept going and hung around to hear more particularly about Peter and Dandy. Cass just didn’t seem to fit well for me and seemed unnecessary to the plot. There was a lot to take in already with the story spanning several generations and multiple view points. I did end up enjoying this book, and I can see why the author wrote it the way he did and there are elements I greatly enjoyed. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this advanced copy in exchange for a review.

Oh *this* was fun! I really enjoyed the varied character point of views and all of the different mysteries threaded through The Treasure Hunters Club. Tom Ryan did a fantastic job of building both suspense and then a soft letdown during the novel's conclusion, allowing said conclusion to feel feel satisfying without the "payoff", And then—the epilogue. Phenomenal. This book launched me into reading about treasure hunts, both real and hoaxes—onward to The Lost City of Z!

What a wild ride.

Great group of characters, small town setting, packed full of mystery. An unputdownable adventure. What's not to love?

It took a little while for me to become invested in this book, I believe it was the volume of characters that needed to be introduced that stopped me from being immediately hooked. But as the story progressed I found myself becoming more interested in the intertwining lives. The present day twist was a great one, one that I didn't even expect. But I was much more interested in the past unfolding than I was with how the present storyline would play out. This book did have a clever way of bringing everyone and everything together, in the end, though.

Thank you to the publisher for the free copy in exchange for my honest review.

Really enjoyed this one! The way town was described was very atmospheric. I really was interested in a pirate treasure themed mystery which it delivered on. However the premise was a bit predictable and I didn’t find myself really connecting with the characters.

So pleased to have received this as an ARC.

I was intrigued immediately from the prologue and quickly became invested in the story.

I sometimes struggle with books where chapters alternate between characters but this worked really well. The detail and pace were well matched so you managed to get to know the characters but didn't get lost in the detail.

A part of the story appealed to the kid in me that loved the famous five and their adventures into hunting for treasures or foiling crimes. Who doesn't love a treasure hunt??

I especially loved the twists near the end, particularly with Peter as this was completely unexpected and there wasn't anything that gave that away until nearer the end!!

Would definitely recommend and am looking forward to more from this author!!

When you were a kid, were you captivated by tales of missing treasure and secret pirate hoards?

The Treasure Hunters Club was written for that kid in all of us that used to pore over those tales. The town of Maple Bay is known for the legend of the hidden pirate treasure that came ashore hundreds of years ago. We go back and forth in time between a group of five childhood friends and their present day grandchildren, along with several new arrivals in town. We see the effect this treasure and its legend has had throughout generations of their families. And when several people close to the mystery start turning up dead, new questions arise. What really happened so many years ago between those five young boys, and where is the hidden treasure?

This book was wonderful. I thought I knew what the twist was going to be and who the bad guy was, and I was so wrong. It was entirely unexpected and surprising and I loved it. I felt the narrative weaving back and forth between the past and the present, and the multiple POVs, was done seamlessly and flowed well. I was invested in the characters, and the fast paced mystery made it feel like you were on an actual treasure hunt with them. I thought it was a wonderful setting, well written mystery, and an engaging plot.

Despite the multiple murders this doesn't feel like a heavy book. It's light and fun and feels like a perfect book to curl up with on a rainy weekend, imagining yourself as a child running wild on the beach, searching for treasure washed ashore from a sunken wreck.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Full disclosure - I received this book from Net Galley. As well, I consider Tom Ryan a good friend. However, I did not tell him I received a review copy of 'The Treasure Hunters Club'. My fear was I wouldn't enjoy this book (I have no idea why I had this fear) and then I simply wouldn't have written a review and carried on with this deep secret of disliking something of Tom's and never saying a word.
I'm happy I don't have to do this.

This is exactly the book I was looking for at that moment. Which is bizarre as I began it going 'I don't want to read another mystery right now, but I want to read what Tom wrote....' I've just finished the most recent Lehane and the soon-to-be-published Richard Price (Lazarus Man, which is, as well, great) and felt like reading something more straightforward without any level of 'mystery' at its core.

Instead, I got into this and could not put it down. I loved Cass, Dandy, and Peter. I loved the way they came together, suspicious of one another (as you'd be) but all open to the experience and ready for a change. This was, in so many ways, the thrust of the novel. A second chance, no matter how old you are.

Maple Bay is the perfect location. I can feel Cape Breton's salty air on every page. The action was just right, in amount and pacing. But what really stood out for me was the sense that these people exist. A good mystery certainly needs to be fantastic at times. Going beyond what might actually happen. And there are those elements here. But the characters were so well crafted that by the end of the book I felt like I was reading about the adventures of some old friends.

Tom Ryan is an exceptional writer of YA novels. And it was with great anticipation (and as noted before, trepidation) that I opened this book. Good writing is good writing, and all of the great things Tom does in his YA have transferred to this adult novel. I think we can say that Tom Ryan is a great writer, and leave it at that.

The only downside I can see is that this does not release until October and has been for me, even this early in the season, the perfect Summer read.

I have very mixed feelings about this book. In many ways I found it a bit clunky and terribly repetitive. On the other hand -- I stayed up until 3 am racing to the finish to read the conclusion. I did love the gradual unraveling of the story - but felt like some pieces got to be very repetitive without actually moving the story forward. Was it an enjoyable read - Yes! Was it slow in some spots? Yes!

Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for the ARC

A riveting and thrilling mystery novel. It was fast-paced and twisty and an enjoyable read. It was fun to follow the our two main characters, especially because of the age gap.

A Tom Ryan twist worthy of KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF!
I devoured this book and was sad for it to end (but oh so satisfying). Cannot recommend it more highly. Mystery fans get on this one

Prior to requesting this book from NetGalley I wasn't familiar with the author, but the fact that he's written several young adult novels makes sense, as other than some occasional salty language, the story does play out more like a Hardy Boys adventure than an adult book. It was mostly a well-paced, riveting read, though it goes back-and-forth between first person perspective for some characters and third person for others which is a bit clunky at times, and there are readings from a decades-old journal that really could have skipped the fluff and stuck to the more pertinent parts. There are two pretty shocking twists that occur around the same time in the latter portions of the novel, one of which doesn't go the way it seems it's going to go and the other is straight out of nowhere, and I'm still on the fence as to how clever and/or silly it is. And one of the the main threads of the whole story, though it helps keep you guessing as to who is who and where are things going, honestly could have been completely left out of the book, as it's utterly unnecessary to the plot. I mostly enjoyed the book, but those two elements that just made the story longer really bugged me by the end. 3.5/5*

I really enjoyed this book, it has an incredibly fun and unique storyline with lots of twists. This was packed with action and suspense and I didn't want to put this down.

I really enjoyed this book. The main characters had such unique pathways as to how they were important to Maple Bay (and each other) and there were a few twists that I did not see coming. There were a lot of characters (mentioned, not actually present/alive) and I could have benefitted from a family tree or chart of who belonged to who at one point, but no other complaints. It had a strong adventure element as well as a mystery/thriller flare. There was even a dash of romance that I really saw going a different way. But everyone loves a hunt for some pirate treasure!

An action-packed and heartwarming treasure hunt with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the end

I loved this murder mystery, particularly due to the setting at the beach. It was entertaining and thrilling. Loved the twists.

I couldn't help but be captivated by this novel. There is something very beautiful and romantic about the authors descriptions, especially of the landscape of Maple Bay. It reminded me a bit of Three Pines. I can immediately imagine myself there, enjoying the reclusiveness, the nature.

The story follows three distinct characters – Peter, Cass, and Dandy – each with their own unique paths and relatable experiences. Dandy, with her childlike curiosity and love for her grandparents, reminds me of my younger self. Cass represents the struggles of finding one's place in the world, particularly in the workplace, a challenge many of us can relate to. And Peter's journey through loss and uncertainty resonates deeply, as we all grapple with the uncertainties of life.

The mystery aspect of the book was incredibly well-done too. Peter's sudden change of fate, with the promise of a new start and a potential inheritance, is a dream come true. I won't spoil anything, but the whole lost treasure angle tapped into that inner child in me who loves a good adventure and solving puzzles. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the author threw in a twist that completely blindsided me.

Ultimately, the book drives home an important message about not letting greed and the pursuit of material wealth blind us to what truly matters – the people we love. Friendships, loyalty, trust – those are the real treasures in life. I appreciated that.
Now, I will say I wish there was a bit more interaction between the three younger characters. A lot of the story focused on backstories and the older generation. Don't get me wrong, it was all necessary to the plot, but I did like them together. The author's excellent character development and pacing more than made up for it. I found myself completely invested, and by the 70% mark, I was dying to know how it all wrapped up.

Overall, this was a gripping, emotional read that I devoured in one go. It merged mystery and nostalgia in a way that felt deeply personal and relatable. If you're looking for a book that will keep you turning pages while also tugging at your heart, add this one to your list!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC. This review reflects my own, unbiased opinion.

A fun and fast-paced read that kept you interested from the introduction of the first main character. The shifting perspectives of the different characters and how they eventually intertwine was well done. Surprising twists that will keep you guessing until the very end.

This was kind of a cozy read with a mix of thriller and murder mystery elements.

We follow along with our three characters, of which Dandy was my favourite. However, what I didn't like is that sometimes the POV's switch and I would be going "wait, who is this now?" Think the switches could have been done a bit better. And my personal pet peeve is ending so many chapters on a cliffhanger.

The part that I liked the most is learning about the history and what happened, and it's strange that it's the second time that happened to me with a murder mystery ARC.

For the mysteries and the twists part, particularly at the end - they did manage to surprise me, I even loudly exclaimed NO. All in all, I think some stuff in the book could have been better and some things I didn't like are my personal pet peeves when reading. Pick this up if you want a mix of a cozy town with a murder mystery.

I had a really fun time with “The Treasure Hunters Club” by Tom Ryan. It was a nice light read that cleansed my pallet. I enjoyed reading about the characters, and uncovering small town drama.

I love how the town was depicted by Ryan. I had a lot of fun experiencing all of the different people and places that made up this small town in Nova Scotia. It had all of the characters you could hope for: a loveable grandfather, a rich and closed off grandmother, a scrappy young detective, and a busy body.

If you aren’t a fan of very modern references placed in a book these are definitely present. Mentions of 4chan, the steve buscemi “how do you do fellow kids” meme, and Emily in Paris are just a few. However, the book wasn’t so full of them that it was hard to read.

The ending section of the book was the highlight. Before this, I had felt that the book was somewhat lacking in the twists and turns that I desired. However, the twist brought the story together. It made a lot of aspects of the book make sense.

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Thank you NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.