A dual-timeline adventure that history lovers will savor and treasure seekers will find irresistible.
X marks the spot, at least that’s what every childhood adventure story teaches. Jack Sullivan knows better than anyone that a treasure is waiting to be found, but no map he’s seen has anything as obvious as a giant red X. Still, Jack is a myopic, tenacious man, driven to the point of obsession and the current object of his fascination is a cache of gold hidden somewhere in the Ohio River Valley. Legend has it that during the French & Indian War, General Edward Braddock and his men carried a substantial military payroll. However, an unsuccessful military campaign led to the treasure being forgotten, lost, or abandoned. With an underutilized history degree and his job as a local tour guide, Jack has ample opportunity to hunt for relics, and a tip from a friend brings him closer than ever to locating Braddock’s missing stash. However, danger lurks around every corner when fortune is on the line. With the support of his best friend and his ex-fiance, Jack will have to think like a soldier if he hopes to be the first to reach the treasure.
Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock’s Lost Gold is a dual-timeline adventure that history lovers will savor and treasure seekers will find irresistible. Foundations for the mystery were laid in 1755 as military forces traveled through the region, battling the elements and enemy forces. The excitement begins when a contemporary construction project unearths a British Redcoat, a map, and other artifacts that chart a course spanning two and a half centuries. Historical elements unfold through recovered letters and journals, revealing military movements that geographically parallel and shape the modern-day plot. These documents provide an in-depth, immersive glimpse into the past, bringing history to life with authenticity and clever storytelling. While the 1755 scenes offer a riveting glimpse back in time, the modern chapters are often crammed with unnecessary details that add little to the story. Each version of events has a distinct feel, sweeping readers up in the action no matter the century. From cryptic clues to cutthroat treasure hunters, the suspense unfolds on multiple fronts, and readers will have a hard time letting go when the excitement finally concludes. History may repeat, but the determined characters in Echoes of Fortune show that with perseverance, loyalty, and a little luck, your destiny is up to you.
