Publisher's Synopsis
Some treasures should remain lost forever
1718 - Ocracoke Island Lieutenant Robert Maynard defeats and kills the infamous pirate Blackbeard. But when Maynard mysteriously vanishes for three decades, leaving behind a legacy of enigma, his tale takes a new twist. Present day Ethan Jackson stumbles upon his deceased parents' hidden journal, discovering their obsession with the elusive Robert Maynard and a rumoured 'voodoo-cursed treasure'.Following a cryptic clue from the journal, Ethan embarks on a global adventure, racing against time to solve ancient puzzles, elude deadly traps, and uncover the truth about his parents.
But he's not alone in his pursuit.
The relentless Felix Graves holds the key Ethan seeks, harbouring his own nefarious agenda for the treasure. Armed with a mysterious five-sided device and two Spanish reals, Ethan must navigate a treacherous path.
Can he survive long enough to unravel the truth about his loved ones and the fabled treasure that Maynard feared?
The stage is set for a pulse-pounding journey where hidden agendas clash, danger lurks at every turn, and the fate of both history's greatest treasure and Ethan's own life hang in the balance.
