Writing in collaboration can be a challenging endeavor, but when done successfully, it can add a new level of excitement to the resulting work. There is power in two minds navigating the tangle of paths, working towards the common goal of satisfying the reader. With the release of The General’s Gold, Lyndee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin launch a new trilogy that will take readers on a rollercoaster ride and keep them turning the pages long into the night.
The General’s Gold is best classified as an adventure novel—meaning that various elements of action, mystery, thriller, and romance all coalesce into an exciting and unforgettable narrative. In many ways, readers will be reminded of classics like Romancing the Stone and National Treasure. For readers of a certain age, The General’s Gold also features elements that will call to mind the works of the late, great Sidney Sheldon—not the least of which is his penchant for crafting indomitable female characters unafraid to rely on their own agency.
In The General’s Gold, Avery Turner enlists the help of scuba diver Carter Mosley in her hunt for the titular treasure—a search that has already resulted in the death of one of Avery’s oldest friends. The authors wisely give readers the background needed so they become invested in the hunt. This works well, meaning that when the globetrotting begins—and believe me, the novel racks up some serious travel miles—most readers will be fully invested.
Readers will come to this novel for the swashbuckling adventure, the perilous escapades, and the undeniable thrill of buried riches, but the true treasure at the heart of The General’s Gold rests squarely on the shoulders of its main characters. Avery Turner and Carter Mosley are each equal parts iconic and original—with both halves radiating charisma, tenacity, and charm. These two authors work seamlessly, so that it is impossible to guess where the division of labor lines fall. It’s refreshing to see a female and male character working together towards the same goal—always with respect for the other’s contributions and putting their faith in the fidelity they have forged.
The General’s Gold is just the first of three planned adventures for this duo and their colleagues, so readers should jump aboard now, as it seems things are going to get much bumpier (and thrilling) before they settle down. In The General’s Gold authors Walker and Coffin leverage their individual talents to create a powerhouse duo of storytelling prowess. Here’s hoping for many future quests in this addictive action/mystery hybrid series.
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Disclaimer: An e-galley of this title was provided to BOLO Books by the publisher. No promotion was promised and the above is an unbiased review of the novel.
