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Lucas R. Wright

Autor(a) de The Legend of Waterhole Branch

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Obras por Lucas R. Wright

The Legend of Waterhole Branch (2014) 3 exemplares

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This is a modern day treasure hunt. The place where “X marks the spot” is in south Alabama where Hunter Pierce, Camilla Dawson, and Brian Andrews grew up together and came to know the place like the back of their hands. It was here that life took a drastic turn in 1999 for the three who were teenagers. The parents of Hunter and Brian had been killed. Camille’s father had also been killed, but the ruthless Spaniards abducted Camille and her mother. They were never located by authorities. Hunter and Brian went to live with relatives, keeping in touch for a while but less often as time goes on.

Hunter went on to college obtaining a degree in finance. He did well, grabbing a prominent career in Manhattan’s financial district. After college, he became obsessed with the fabled treasure that had caused his parents their lives. He did extensive research into explorer Alonso Alvarez de Pineda and the treasure of gold and pearls that was supposedly hidden in Magnolia Springs in 1519; more specifically, Waterhole Branch in a creek located off Fish River.

The story actually picks up with Hunter being grabbed at gunpoint in Manhattan in April 2013. He recognizes Abilio Ibanez by the scar on his face. He is the one that murdered his parents. They have Camilla with them. Is she part of their group now or is she seeking freedom? They overlook Hunter’s cell phone and as soon as he gets an opportunity, he leaves a message for Brian who had graduated from the Navy Seal program. Hunter is being forced back to Alabama; Abilio is once again demanding the gold. Hunter needs to insert a delay long enough for Brian to get into place.

This is Lucas Wright’s debut novel While the background information is essential to show the character development of Hunter, Brian, and Camilla, there is actually quite a lot which had no impact on the current situation nor the main story line and slowed down the pace. The narration between the children was light and heart-warming. The scenery descriptions were well done, allowing the reader a glimpse into this swampy wooded terrain where Hunter, Brian, and Camille grew up. While I completely understood why the mobsters would think Hunter had obtained the treasure, it wasn’t clear to me why they would have thought the parents knew the whereabouts of the gold. I rated The Legend of Waterhole Branch at 3.5 out of 5.
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FictionZeal | Mar 4, 2015 |

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