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I really enjoyed this book. I actually held off on reading it for a little while because I started it once and it didn't really match up with the sense I got from the blurb. I picked it up again after I kind of forgot what it was meant to be about and that really worked for me. I think a more upbeat, find the pirate treasure adventure. This book really isn't that. It reminded me much more of a Kate Morton novel. Lots of back and forth in time and the historical mystery unfolded along with the current time line. Dandy was the stand-out character in my opinion, but I also appreciated Cass and the red herring characters we got along the way. Overall, a very solid book, though I do think it suffered from poor blurbing.

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This is a brilliant, fun mystery which is easy to read, very entertaining and comes with a good twist that I didn't see coming. The three main characters are so engaging. I completely recommend this book if you're looking for one story that you look forward to returning to all day.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a DRC.

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this book is perfect for anyone who loves the goonies. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! between the mystery and suspence and the family vibes this book had everything.

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At first I found this a little confusing, there were a lot of characters and different POV's that were introduced early and it took me a while to figure out where we were going. But oh man, once we got going we really got going. The twists and turns in this were wild and I so, so, enjoyed the story. I stayed up way too late to finish the book, I could not put it down. We get so many different storylines and the way they all come together is so interesting. Each story/timeline was fully wrapped up and there were no lose ends hanging at the end, it was such a satisfying read! The ending felt a little abrupt but other than that I thought this was really entertaining and well done

Thanks to Netgalley, Tom Ryan and Atlantic Press for this e-ARC that I chose to read and review

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This had a great story. I did enjoy it-though keeping all the characters straight wasn't always easy. I hope the print book has a chart of the characters in the front. I didn't love the writing, though. The big twist towards the end-I did not figure that out-the author did a good job surprising the reader there!

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(4/5 stars) This book really drew me in and DELIVERED with twists and turns I was not expecting! I was intrigued by the premise (Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies? How could I not??) This read would be perfect for spooky season and cozying up with a good cup of tea.

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3.5 stars rounded up to 4 b/c of the plot twists! I didn't see any of them coming!
For nearly a century, people have ventured to the idyllic seaside town of Maple Bay, Nova Scotia, in search of the legendary lost Obelisk Treasure. The locals know there’s more to the mystery than just gold, though. And now three strangers unite unexpectedly to discover the truth. First, Peter Barnett reunites with his estranged family in their Bellwoods mansion. Next, seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen seeks to fulfill her beloved Grandy's final request by solving the mystery he spent his entire life chasing. Finally, Cass Jones receives a housesitting opportunity where she stumbles on the perfect subject matter for her next book. Can these three folks uncover the shocking truths around town that may or may not still be buried?
Although this story is told from three different perspectives, it makes sense. I could put the book down, pick it up and know exactly what was happening.
I really like grandma Mirabel. She's a spitfire who knows what she wants!
The book contains a decent amount of profanity and violence.

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The Treasure Hunters Club is a captivating mystery set in a picturesque seaside town with a dark secret: a legendary pirate treasure that has drawn seekers for over a century.
Peter, nearing 40, is invited to the family mansion, Dandy, grieving her grandfather, embarks on a quest to solve a mystery he dedicated his life to, and Cass, a struggling author, stumbles upon a story that could make her career. Together, they unravel a mystery that has defined the town for generations.
I thoroughly enjoyed Welcome to Maple Bay, especially the unexpected twist at the end that took the story in a direction I didn’t see coming. The suspense built throughout the novel, and Ryan did a great job blending personal stakes with the larger mystery of the treasure. The town of Maple Bay itself feels like a character, with its eerie, isolated beauty adding to the tension.
The book spans multiple generations, and I struggled to keep track of the complex family connections. A character list would’ve been helpful, as it was sometimes hard to remember who was related to whom. That said, the map of Maple Bay was a great tool and helped me orient myself.
Overall, this is a well-crafted mystery with great twists and a strong sense of place. Despite the challenges with the character relationships, I found the story gripping, and the ending was worth the read. I highly recommend it to fans of suspense and treasure hunts.

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The Treasure Hungers Club brings together an unlikely cast of characters attempting to solve the mystery of supposed hidden pirates treasure. Long dead secrets are brought to light, and some surprising twists keep the reader guessing along the way. There are a lot of characters/relationships to track, but it all comes together.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #GroveAtlantic for a free copy of #TheTreasureHuntersClub by Tom Ryan. All opinions are my own.

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This was a fun read! It's not super gory, but it definitely suspenseful and a page turner. The setting should be considered another character- loved the eerie vibes,

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After seeing this compared to The Goonies, my expectations were high and sadly this book did not quite live up to it.Let me preface this by saying I listened to the audiobook and I feel like it may have hurt my enjoyment a bit. This book follows three POVs that change frequently the audiobook had the same narrator for all which made it so hard to keep straight whose POV I was under now.I feel like if the chapters had the POV listed, or only having one POV would have been easier to follow. The characters I had a hard time getting into Dandy was enjoyable but Peter and Cass were forgettable and just caused me to get confused. I also feel like by advertising this as similar to the goonies they did this a disservice. When I think Goonies I think action packed adventure, this book felt more like a cozy mystery with some pirates and treasure mixed in. The writing was fun when I wasn’t trying to figure out what character I was following. This is my first book by this author and I would give this author another chance while this wasn’t my favorite it was still enjoyable. I would like to thank NetGalley and the publishers for a chance to read this book for an honest review.

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Book Review: The Treasure Hunters Club
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Author: Tom Ryan @tomryanauthor
Publisher: @groveatlantic @simonandschuster
A Big Thank Yiu to @netgalley for the ARC and @groveatlantic for my gifted copy.

A great action mystery set in Nova Scotia. Dandy Felton attends the Maple Bay historical Society as it was one of her grannie’s last wishes. This society is supposed to be solving the mystery of the legendary Obelisk Treasure. This obelisk was apparently was lost in the 13th century and buried by pirates. The Society Five are all descendants of the original club members. The most enthusiastic current member is Maribel who recently has discovered her late father’sHenry’s diary. Mirabel has also recently connected with Peter, her grandson who comes back to Maple Bay. He also ends up finding his grandmother at the bottom of the staircase. Cass is another character a failed writer wanting to start over. She finds herself with the opportunity to housesit for a year in Maple Bay. She jumps at this chance and wonders what may come of it? She wants to write a second novel that will be successful. She meets Mirabel and Bill Jinx all are a bit unfriendly, but she does meet others who are much more friendly. She learns about the town‘a mystery and decides to write her book about it. Peter, Cass and Dandy find themselves fascinated with the Obelisk Mystery. As they start to investigate this mystery another member of the community dies. Dandy is not convinced that Mirabel‘s death was an accident. She wonders if these two mysterious deaths are connected. Will the three of them be able to work together to solve the mystery or get each in each other‘s way. Will the body count go up before it is solved? What a tale of greed, betrayal and guilt, rumors and blackmail. There are so many secrets being kept in this town. The was a great mystery and the plot twist at the end was magnificent. This is just kind of the book that reminds me how much I do love a good mystery!

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This is my first book by this author, and I loved his style. The story blends humor and mystery with some twists. A really good read.

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After several attempts to push through this book, I’ve come to the conclusion that it just isn’t for me. The story felt more YA than Adult, with characters that came across as overly naive. While the premise had potential, I struggled to connect with the writing style, which made it hard to stay engaged.

The mystery and treasure hunt elements didn’t feel as thrilling or exciting as I’d hoped, which only added to my disappointment. Unfortunately, this one just wasn’t a good fit for me.

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With a description like "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies in The Treasure Hunters Club" how could you not smile and enjoy the book? This book lived up to the description and was a fun, quick mystery with so twists you won't see coming.

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Oh this was great! I enjoyed so many aspects of it-- the mystery, treasure hunt, nostalgia, lovable characters! This was an absolute hit!

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Thank you Netgalley for the advance copy of this book.

What could be more exciting than zatreasure hunt? Three unlikely acquaintances in small town Nova Scotia are all trying to solve the mystery , all for different reasons.

High school student Dandy promised her late grandfather, Grandy, that she'd continue his lifelong quest for answers.

Peter, long list grandson of the town matriarch Mirabel, finally returns to Maple Bay to reunite with his grandmother. He too starts his search.

Cass, an author with writers block, ends up in town to house sit for a childhood friend of her late father. The legend of the treasure quickly consumes her.

What a ride this story was! So many twists and turns and an ending I never saw coming!

4 out of 5 ⭐️

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First, I’d like to thank the Author, Publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was an intriguing book. The premise jumped out at me. It is a book filled with likeable characters that you feel like you know. Lots of details, generations and timelines to track. Just when I thought that I had figured it out, it turned out I was wrong. Then another twist I wasn’t expecting. Fun read that I would totally recommend.

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This book was outside of what I would typically go for, but I like to mix it up sometimes. It was slow to start, but soon got interesting. I would recommend this book.

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If you could judge a book by it's cover, I would've given this 5 stars. That being said...

The blurb saying this story of a small town treasure hunt is reminiscent of The Goonies immediately sold me. The lore of pirates' booty lost in battle has been around Maple Bay for generations, and there's no shortage of people who are set on finally finding the X that marks the spot....or has someone already? Those closest to the legend have started dropping like flies, and three unlikely sleuths find themselves on the case.

Told through multiple POVs and jumps back in time, I will say there were quite a few times I had trouble remembering whose perspective I was in. Can I just say, was Cass' character necessary?? "But the ending -" you say, I mean, I guess. I started skimming chapters with her POV, I genuinely couldn't get myself to care about her. There's crossover between Dandy, Peter, and Cass, but not quite the "team-up" I expected, especially given the title.

The book didn't quite live up to the hype I'd created for it in my head, but I'm thankful to NetGalley and AMP for sending me a free copy in exchange for my review!

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