Belen Demise [Paperback]

Robert Apold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 22, 2006

The Sage crew returns to Panama to retrieve the Spanish treasure from their ship which sank in Gatun Lake following a collision with a tanker. Will they succeed this time or will fate, their lust for gold or unpredictable forces conspire to bring about the demise of their treasure quest?

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About the Author

Bob Apold was born and raised in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota where he obtained a BA in Zoology. While stationed in Panama during his Army enlistment, he met his wife Doris. Bob worked for the Panama Canal Commission for 30 years as a technical writer. During this time he was active in community theater as well as Boy Scouts. He is now retired and continues to live in Panama, keeping busy with community theater and writing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 196 pages
• Publisher: Universal Books (March 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9962029694
• ISBN-13: 978-9962029694
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,924,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Bob Apold was born and raised in Minnesota and attended the University of Minnesota where he obtained a BA in Zoology. While stationed in Panama during his Army enlistment, he met his wife Doris. Bob worked for the Panama Canal Commission for 30 years as a technical writer. During this time he was active in community theater as well as Boy Scouts. He is now retired and splits his time between Panama and West Palm Beach. He keeps busy with his writing and his grandchildren

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5.0 out of 5 stars Belen Demise, March 2, 2011

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This review is from: Belen Demise (Kindle Edition)

This is the second of the Sage Trilogy that begins in The Sage when American adventures sailed to Panama and began searching for lost Spanish treasure on the Las Cruces Trail. Although they find the treasure, their vessel collides with a tanker in Gatun Lake and sinks.
In the Belen Demise, they return to Panama, recover the treasure from the sunken boat, and depart Panama in another vessel, only to have their efforts thwarted by PDF pursuers and a storm that forces them to take refuge in the mouth of the Rio Belen. In the process, they damage the vessel's propeller and have to scuttle her to keep the treasure hidden from scavengers.
The Final Quest, the third book of the Sage Trilogy, concludes the adventure with a final attempt to recover the treasure from their sunken vessel in the Rio Belen.
Throughout the trilogy, lust for gold is the main theme and how it changes those who come under its spell. In real life, I admire those individuals who persevered and pursued their dream in search of Spanish treasure. The characters portrayed in this triology, had similar dreams and persisted despite numerous setbacks in their quest for the elusive treasure. I salute all such adventurers, real or imaginary, and offer this simple toast: Here's to gold and all those who lust after it.

5.0 out of 5 stars adventure unlimited!, February 9, 2008

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Piggy (Panama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Belen Demise (Paperback)

If you're addicted to adventure, then Belen Demise is one you can't miss! Packed with action, there's no limit to the thrills: treasure and all the dangers involved... It's a must, especially if you've read The Sage! The SAGE