One Man's Treasure

"One Man's Treasure cyclones into a rollicking romantic adventure of swordplay, gunplay, and winner-take-all high tension. Layhew's literary skills, cutlass-sharp wit and tale-twisting expertise, makes this a thrilling and most satisfying read." - Steven Hartov, NYT bestselling author of The Last of the SevenWhen debonair Dixon Hastings wins an ancient treasure map in a high-stake game of poker, he assumes it's nothing but a worthless forgery. His impulsive brother Sam, however, convinces Dix that "X" might really mark the spot where the infamous pirate Killian Jack once buried the crown jewels of Spain - and even if it doesn't, what better excuse could there be to spend some quality time together than a hastily planned treasure hunt in the balmy Caribbean?But the moment the brothers begin their adventure, it becomes clear this journey will be anything but plain sailing. Joined by Sam's long-suffering fiancée Amy, the Hastings brothers board the luxurious S.S. Adelina and immediately stumble into trouble. Sam's reckless behavior quickly puts his relationship with Amy into jeopardy, while the normally implacable Dixon is thrown similarly off-kilter by the unexpected appearance of a jilted former flame. Throw in duplicity, dueling, and the arrival of some deadly real-life pirates and soon Sam and Dix find themselves wondering if their search for Killian Jack's treasure might cost them their lives!Advanced Praise"A thrilling, old-fashioned adventure story reinvented for a modern audience - sure to wow fans of Indiana Jones, James Bond, and other timeless adventure heroes." - Roland Hulme, author of High Point"A swashbuckling fun ride. Part Treasure Island, part Romancing the Stone - One Man's Treasure is a pleasure to read. It's a story of intrigue, pirates, and buried treasure with twists on twists that will keep you guessing until the end." - Matt Pagourgis, editor American Pulps"Terrance Layhew invokes the best elements of classic sea adventures - pirates, buried treasure, a tropical Caribbean island, swordplay, romance and more - and repositions them squarely in the 21st century for modern-day readers. Swashbuckling adventure is alive and well in the perilous quest for ONE MAN'S TREASURE." - John C. Bruening, Author of the Midnight Guardian series, Co-founder of Flinch Books