Treasure Fever

James B. McPike

Mar 2020 · Rogue Phoenix Press

About this ebook

Max Finley is an American spy tasked with tracking down an old flame responsible for the theft of a rare 16th-century manuscript from Spain. Little does he know but she's hot on the trail of finding the long-lost city of El Dorado. A place of magnificent gold wealth left by the Inca Empire and pursued for centuries by treasure hunters around the world. But it’s also rumored to be cursed after disastrous expeditions were lost and explorers tragically perished. As Finley reluctantly joins her quest, he finds himself mixed up in a deadly game of international espionage and intrigue where the powers that be will do anything to stop him.

Ratings and reviews

Treasure Fever: The Hunt for El Dorado by James B McPike takes you on a proverbial roller coaster ride to Spain and Central America for the lost gold treasure of El Dorado. An FBI agent, Max Finley, pursues Lexa Tantaros, an archaeologist from Athens University, who is wanted for stealing ancient documents from a church in Spain. The documents, written in an ancient language, holds hidden information regarding the secret whereabouts of the infamous El Dorado. Will Lexa find the Lost City of Gold before international authorities capture or kill her? The characters are real and memorable. The plot is well-developed, propelling you from one perilous event to another. A surprising climax that’s not expected.

About the author

Treasure Fever is McPike’s sixth novel. Before that he wrote an acclaimed trilogy about biblical mysteries. His books have been the recipients of numerous literary awards. He lives near Yosemite, California where he enjoys the great outdoors and wonderful local cuisine. Readers can reach him at [e-mail]