This book was so much fun! When I read the first line of the description, "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies," I couldn't wait to read this one! Sometimes blurbs are misleading, but I thought this was actually pretty accurate. This story is a cozy-ish mystery with a great cast of interesting characters and a hunt for treasure! I just thought the whole book was an absolute delight. It is the kind of book I can put on the staff picks shelf and recommend to so many different kinds of readers!

The Treasure Hunter's Club features three strangers brought together by letters, notebooks, and a long-buried mystery. The seaside town of Maple Bay, Nova Scotia is a perfect backdrop for this adventure and I feel that Ryan nailed the small-town vibe. I enjoyed the time I spent with these likable characters - even that meddling busy body! The core of this story is a cozy mystery, but I must admit that I did NOT guess the final outcome, which is always a treat.

Thank you to Grove Atlantic, NetGalley, and Tom Ryan for bringing me along on your adventure in exchange for my honest review. I sure hope I get to spend more time in Maple Bay in the future!

Thank you Grove Atlantic and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. In the small town of Maple Bay a treasure hunt has begun. Cass, Dandy, and Peter all join the treasure hunt and are unexpectedly drawn together by past ties. Together they’ll search for the treasure but the search becomes more dangerous as people start dying. They need to solve the mystery all while staying alive in the process. I really enjoyed this one! Engaging, fast paced, and will keep you reading! Plus the twist you won’t see coming that will leave you shook! Genuine characters that will have you rooting for them! Highly recommend!

The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan absolutely blew me away with its unexpected twists and turns! At one point I actually had to stop reading and just take in what had just happened, it was that surprising.
Ryan skillfully uses the varied points of view of the three protagonists that converge on Maple Bay, Nova Scotia - and I love that it is set in Canada - and flashbacks to the original Treasure Hunters Club members story, to weave a complex tale that steadily reveals itself and builds suspense as it does so. The characters are multi-faceted and relatable, and the story touches on the complexities and tragedies that surround families; it is a common theme for all of the main characters.
I stayed up far too late to finish this book, and expect that I will pay for it today. But I have no regrets!
I expected something akin to the movie Goonies, and I got so much more! I am so happy to have received an ARC of #TheTreasureHuntersClub from #NetGalley!

The story appears to be an engaging and suspenseful mystery set in the picturesque coastal town of Maple Bay, rich with pirate lore and hidden secrets. The convergence of three distinct characters—Peter, Dandy, and Cass—suggests a multi-layered narrative that weaves together their individual quests for answers and self-discovery.

Peter's journey seems to involve reconciling with his family’s legacy, while Dandy is likely driven by her grandfather’s influence and the need to find closure after his passing. Cass's storyline hints at a blend of personal ambition and romantic tension, especially with the introduction of a handsome sailor. The mention of bodies piling up adds an element of thriller and urgency, suggesting that the pursuit of the treasure—and the truth behind it—will lead to dangerous and unexpected revelations.

Overall, the story seems to promise a mix of adventure, mystery, and character growth, with themes of connection, family, and the search for purpose. It could be a thrilling ride as the characters uncover not just the treasure, but also the deeper truths about themselves and their intertwined fates.

I personally liked reading this book at my pace just because of the plot twist which was just brilliant and made me enjoy it. However the shift in povs were a bit confusing but one can get used to it.

3.5 | This was an enjoyable murder mystery with a fun buried treasure theme. I have to admit that I was a bit underwhelmed overall with the atmosphere. This book was compared to "The Goonies" and I don't feel like it hit the mark exactly. I was expecting more of an adventure based on that comparison and it let me down a bit. But it was a solid mystery and one I would recommend if the premise sounds interesting!

Thanks to Netgalley and Grove Atlantic for providing me with the e-ARC/DRC in exchange for an honest review.

The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan is basically a Goonies murder mystery and I had no idea how much I needed it in my life. The characters, the plot twists, the atmosphere...it's all impeccable. Loved it!

Okay. I loved this. Picture a kind of cozy mystery with buried treasure and a lot of bodies! The characters were great and I definitely got surprised and bamboozled by something I DID NOT expect. All in all a great book, and I highly recommend it.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. This will be out in October! Make sure to add it to your TBR.

Maple Bay Nova Scotia is known for a lost pirate treasure - many tourists travel to search along the ocean. In the Treasure Hunters Club, 3 different heroes converge via an interesting set of events. There is Peter Barnett, who learns that he is actually related to a landowner and has a long lost relative. Young Danielly Feltzen, a local who is grieving the death of her grandfather, and Cass Jones, an author who is house sitting for a year in hopes to reinvent her literary career.

The 3 converge in an interesting way and face multiple obstacles as they each try to get to the bottom of their own personal mysteries. It turns out that all of the mysteries are related and all of them lead to the secret of the pirate treasure. Great fun! There was a tone shift mid way but it so surprised me that I loved it and rolled with an enjoyed this treasure hunting story. #groveatlantic #hetreasurehuntersclub #tomryan

“The Treasure Hunters Club” by Tom Ryan is a captivating murder mystery set in the picturesque seaside town of Maple Bay, Nova Scotia. This story combines the adventurous spirit of “The Goonies” with the intricate mystery of “Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone,” delivering a tale filled with pirate lore, family secrets, and a hunt for long-lost treasure. Seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen, grieving her grandfather’s death, embarks on a quest to solve the mystery he spent his life chasing.

Cass Jones, a struggling YA author, takes a housesitting job in Maple Bay and stumbles upon the perfect story material—and a charming sailor to assist her. Ryan masterfully weaves these characters’ narratives, creating a cozy yet thrilling mystery. The alternating points of view—Peter’s first-person narrative, and third-person perspectives for Dandy and Cass—add depth and dynamism to the story. The historical backdrop and the exploration of family histories enrich the plot, while the atmospheric setting of Maple Bay, with its quaint charm and hidden dangers, enhances the mystery.

As bodies begin to pile up, the stakes rise for Peter, Dandy, and Cass. They must uncover the truth behind the treasure and navigate the perilous secrets of Maple Bay. The unexpected plot twists keep readers engaged, and the final revelation is both surprising and satisfying. “The Treasure Hunters Club” is a delightful read for fans of cozy mysteries and treasure hunts. Ryan’s skillful storytelling, relatable characters, and the intriguing blend of history and suspense make this book a perfect summer adventure. Whether you’re drawn by the allure of pirate treasure or the unraveling of long-held secrets, this novel promises a thrilling and enjoyable journey. Highly recommended!

Set in a small town, there is an infamous treasure that Peter, Dandy and Cass become tangled up in finding. The magic of this story is in the unforeseen places the plot takes you so I don't want to reveal any more than that! I would recommend going into this novel knowing as little as possible. I loved the way the mysteries unfolded slowly. Tom Ryan reveals the perfect little breadcrumbs at just the right time in order to pull off a truly good twist!

This was such a fun read! A lost pirate treasure, a private historical society, and family secrets made this book a great pageturner! There’s enough twists and turns that kept me guessing, but not so many that lost the overall plot of the story.

This book centres on the town of Maple Bay, a small town in Nova Scotia, where a pirate ship battled a British Navy ship in the late 1700s. Local legend states that the pirate captain buried a chest full of treasure somewhere near the town, and that a group of boys found the treasure in the 1920s, but was lost again after they had found it. Peter Barnett is estranged from his grandmother, but received a letter from her asking him to return to his family’s mansion. Dandy Feltzen, having recently lost her grandfather, begins following the clues he left her, hoping to solve the mystery he’d been pursuing his entire life. Cass Jones, a writer from New York, is floundering after a failed book release, but is given a new opportunity to house-sit in Maple Bay for a family friend. These three characters, all on their own paths, converge in Maple Bay, and on the hunt for the treasure defining the community.

This story was a lot of fun! There was a while where I wasn’t sure how the characters would come together, but the way they were introduced to each other was quite satisfying. I really liked how feisty Dandy is in the book, even when dealing with the loss of her grandfather. The narration change from third person to first person in Peter’s chapters did mess with the flow of the book, but didn’t affect how much I enjoyed the story. Overall, I really enjoyed this story, and will be looking for more books by Tom Ryan in the future!

I received an advance e-book from Grove Atlantic and NetGalley, and all opinions are my own. 4.5/5

New people are showing up in Maple Bay Nova Scotia, a coastal town with beautiful views and historical secrets. Cass is house-sitting for a year and hopes to revive her defunct writing career. Peter is turning forty, and is contacted by his ninety year old grandmother who he didn't know existed. Her letter, inviting him back to his ancestral home of Bellwoods, came at a great time-his life was a shambles and he was happy to bail on his dodgy roommate. They enter a place of mystery. Local lore has it that a fierce sea battle ended with a treasure being brought ashore and buried somewhere on the grounds. Locals and out-of-towners alike have come looking for the loot with all sorts of devices, maps, and various levels of enthusiasm. It is even said that a few generations back, some townie children found the treasure and reburied it so they could dig it up later. Unfortunately, just when the younger generation gets serious about solving the mystery, their elders start dying without having revealed what they knew. Will Cass write the book that explains the mystery? Will the dead bodies stop piling up? Will Peter ever get that furnace fixed? And exactly what does the town librarian know?
This was a really fun read. Like in all mysteries, the reader immediately starts eliminating suspects...well good luck with that. There's a great plot twist that will make you feel like a fool when it happens and will make you rethink everything that you thought you knew. Happy hunting!

In Maple Bay, Nova Scotia, there is a local legend of buried pirate treasure. Peter's estranged grandmother writes to him, imploring him to return home. Dandy's grandfather dies, leaving her a mystery to solve. Cass is housesitting and stories of buried treasure make a perfect start to her next book. All three are drawn into the local stories and the club that has

The premise of this book had me excited for what was in store. I found the characters relatable and I loved the setting. However, as a whole it was a bit underwhelming. I can't pinpoint exactly what went wrong for me but I had to force myself to read the second half and the ending just wasn't as satisfactory as I had hoped it would be

Thank you to NetGalley and Grover Atlantic for the electronic advanced reader's copy of this book.

Overall I enjoyed the premise of this story. I love a good treasure hunt and small towns. I'm not sure I would say that it gives me "The Goonies" vibes as the majority of the story takes place in the now with three different character POVs. But there were a few scenes that gave me a similar nostalgia.

I love a good multiple POV story so this aspect of the books kept me very engaged. I did struggle sometimes with differentiating chapters and POVs, but that was only due to the formatting of the eARC. As many others have stated, Dandy was my favorite POV. She is so smart and dedicated to finding out what is happening in her town. <spoiler>I also always love an unreliable narrator.</spoiler>

Once you reach a certain section of the book, you CANNOT put it down. It will leave you speechless and you won't want to put the book down until you finish the story. So be warned.

If you love a good mystery, some treasure hunting, small seaside towns, and multiple POVs then this book is for you!

TTHC may promise you a treasure hunt, but the real treasure is the atmosphere and lore of Maple Bay. It felt very slow in the first half. It is also hard initially because the chapter titles do not indicate who of the three POVs we will read, so you had to read a little into each chapter to reorient yourself. Although, the chapter titles are a little fun. The lead-up and final showdown was the best, with the major twist that has been subtly set up finally paying off. I truly forgot about the subtle hint right until the twist occurred. Overall, a brisk read.

Thanks to Netgalley and Grove Atlantic for providing me with the e-ARC/DRC in exchange for an honest review.

***advance review copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***
A genuinely enjoyable read with some real twists - some I could see coming and some far less so. There was one particular reveal that had me gasping out loud, initially I wondered if it was *too* much of a shock - but the narrative all came together and every loose end was tied neatly by the end. Whilst the reveals weren’t - for me, anyway - guessable, they all made sense and fit with the overall story, which is one of the most important aspects of this genre. Too many writers like to throw in a shock twist for the sake of it, but everything included here fully served the narrative.

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I loved the twist. That being said this book wasn’t an exciting read for me. Although the twist was great, I felt it was forced and “random”. What I love most about mysteries is figuring things out, unfortunately for me The Treasure Hunters Club did not read like that for me. It might have also lacked a little in the treasure-hunting department, but that might be personal preference.

Within the book we follow three characters; Cass, Dandy and Peter which was a great addition. The characters throughout the book were great, however, I did feel that the characters were interesting, but it just felt like something was missing.

Thank you to Tom Ryan, Grove Atlantic and NetGalley for the digital ARC provided through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

I definitely picked up this book when I saw the location! I currently live in Nova Scotia so reading a treasure hunt mystery book set locally definitely intrigued me! I also feel like a treasure hunt book is the perfect summer read full of adventure and excitement!

The plot of “the treasure hunters club” follows three characters whose life events cause their paths to cross. They find themselves on the hunt for treasure and the rest you’ll have to find out for yourself!