{"product_id":"the-secret-of-the-48th-foot-paperback","title":"The Secret of the 48th Foot - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eForest Bowman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Secret of the 48th Foot is the tale of the search for one of the great \"lost treasures\" in history, a chest of gold and silver coins that disappeared after General Braddock was defeated near present-day Pittsburgh in July 1755. In this suspense thriller academicians Ben and Julia come upon a coded message full of riddles and clues that tell them not only where the treasure may be but that a ruthless band of right-wing militiamen are also after the treasure and have vowed to kill anyone who gets in their way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo keep ahead of their murderous pursuers the pair must rely on their wits, an academically-challenged former student and even the town fool. In a series of desperate moves and gutsy maneuvers, they careen across West Virginia and western Maryland, pursued by armed killers. What began as a race to find a historic treasure becomes a deadly race against time with a finale that is both surprising and poignant. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is what some readers have said about this novel . . . \u003cbr\u003e. . . A bit of history, a bit of academia, a bit of the mountains of West Virginia and a bit of imagination; put it all together and the author takes you on a rollercoaster ride that will have you holding onto the rails. The Secret of the 48th Foot is an exciting book. You will enjoy it.\u003cbr\u003e. . . This quick read packs a wallop. History, mystery, geography, geology, logic, law, camping, hiking, and romance color the action. Ben and Julia, university professors and erstwhile lovers, struggle to stay one step ahead of evil thugs in search of long-hidden loot. \u003cbr\u003e. . . An entertaining, action-filled, treasure-hunting tale. The Secret of the 48th Foot, wonderfully and artfully written, peppered with true historical events and people, will bait the reader with a cat-and-mouse game between our unwitting heroes (Ben and Julia) and their ruthless adversaries . . . I highly recommend this book as each clue and each chase will compel you to keep turning the pages to the impressive ending!\u003cbr\u003e. . . An Appalachian Da Vinci Code. This book was entertaining from page one. If you are a fan of Dan Brown, Steve Berry, James Rollins or any thriller writers you will love this book.\u003cbr\u003e. . .\u003ci\u003e The Secret of the 48th Foot\u003c\/i\u003e is an exceptionally well-written book; the principal characters are very compelling; the bad guys are truly despicable; the storyline is simply excellent; in short, I couldn't put this book down until I finished it.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 28, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693268263109,"sku":"9798886271713","price":35.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/ZX6CWH7pI99798886271713.webp?v=1783196173","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/the-secret-of-the-48th-foot-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}