The Lost Treasure

By M. R. W. Quinn

All private detective Archibald Canon wanted was to buy a book. But when armed thugs crash his plans, Canon finds himself pulled into a case steeped in mystery, danger, and betrayal. A chance meeting with the enigmatic Rachel Longwood leads him to the hunt for the fabled Chest of Zanjara-a relic whispered to hold the power to reshape civilizations.

As Canon delves deeper, he's thrust into the crosshairs of ruthless mobsters, cunning adversaries, and an underworld that thrives on greed. The city's shadows grow darker with each step, forcing Canon to question his alliances and confront the ghosts of his past. With whispers of the chest's legend spreading like wildfire, Canon must untangle a web of lies before it's too late.

In a world where everyone has a price, and nothing is as it seems, Canon discovers that some treasures hold truths far more dangerous than gold.

The Lost Treasure is a gripping hardboiled noir thriller, alive with sharp dialogue, electrifying tension, and an atmosphere steeped in intrigue.

Perfect for Raymond Chandler and James Ellroy fans, this is a story of mystery, deception, and redemption in a city where the stakes are high, and not all treasures glitter.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F894RG6C
• ISBN13: 9798306890258
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"