SUMMARY
Museum curator Ray Peralta knows that at the best of times, the Superstition Mountain Museum is a magnet for treasure hunters chasing the legendary Lost Dutchman's Mine. But this winter, his small desert town on the outskirts of Phoenix worries him as the visitors clear out and the vigilantes move in. Generally, the Sons of Liberty roll into Phoenix Valley for a week each winter with their souped-up army jeeps and dirt bikes to conduct drills in the desert and wreak havoc on the town before they leave. But this year, there is an undeniable tension in the air, and within days of the group's arrival, instead of the usual trail of destruction, they leave a wake of death.
There are secrets lurking in the Superstition Mountains not related to any treasure. Countless people have lost their lives in that sweltering desert, and it isn't the heat that has taken them. How did they die? That's the real mystery. And in the midst of the riddle stands Ray, a man who swore an oath of secrecy—and he'll die before he breaks it.
AUTHOR BIO
Tyson Abaroa was born in Provo, UT but raised in Gilbert, AZ. His freshman year of high school he was assigned to write an essay on what he'd be when he grew up. He turned in a step by step plan to become world dictator. That should have been his first clue that maybe he should keep imagining. In July 2001 between his junior and senior year of high school he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves. After graduating high school, boot camp, and MOS school; his unit was deployed to build a fuel hose line in support of the invasion of Iraq. After this deployment he served in the Chile Santiago East Mission. He married soon after returning home and just before his first anniversary was deployed again. This time to Djibouti, Africa as part of a provisional security company. Tyson's ADHD has led to an eclectic career after the Marine Corps. He has been a credit card collector, a claims processor, a Track Director for USA BMX, and now a Pest Control Technician. He draws from his experiences and develops stories to write about in his spare time. His first book, The Fattest Mormon won a 2017 Whitney Award.
REVIEW
This book was very suspenseful and had a lot of twists and turns. It seemed like there layers upon layers of secrets and intertwining webs of deception. I can usually tell where a book is heading, but this one I didn't know where the author was leading me. The author gave several misdirects and surprises that I wasn't expecting as a reader. It's a quick read, but I feel like I should have read it a bit slower and maybe I would have picked up on more clues. I would suggest reading it slowly and picking up on the subtle clues. It's a good summer read that will keep you on your toes. I don't want to say too much about this book. I don't want to ruin anything for anyone who wants to add it to their reader list. But if you're looking for an adventurous suspense, add it to your summer reading list. Click here to learn more.
Please note that this post was in cooperation with Covenant Communications. I received a free copy, however, I provided my honest opinion.
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