Forbidden Fortune: The Legend of the Frenchman's Gold [Hardcover]

Danny Alvin Chambers (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2008

Deadly Price of Fortune
In a small town in Montana, near the Blackfoot River, local legends tell of Louis Mattour, a French quartermaster for the Lewis and Clark expedition who secretly traded with Indians for gold and hid his treasure in a cave along the river before vanishing without a trace. No one knows what happened to the Frenchman, but his legend has survived the centuries.
Fortune hunters tried for years but failed to locate the gold in the treacherous river caves, until three young boys tragically disappeared in the late 1950s. Decades later, a mysterious young man, armed with the long-lost secret to the cave, arrives to solve the mystery and claim the fortune for himself. His clandestine exploits ignite a sinister plot to destroy decades-old evidence of wrongdoing and create new dangers for curious young adventurers Bo and Ryan Benbright and their friend, Bret.
Will the dangerous caves claim more young victims? Will the Benbright family face the same anguish as others before them? Or will the small town unite and save its real treasure?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Danny Alvin Chambers is a retired naval aviator and a pilot for a major U.S. cargo airline. His career in aviation has taken him around the world to more than twenty-five countries. He and his wife, Terri, have raised three daughters and live in Tennessee. This is his first novel.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 214 pages
• Publisher: Bella Wood Press (January 15, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979998107
• ISBN-13: 978-0979998102
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,427,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, October 9, 2009

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Doodle "Ivy" (Memphis) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forbidden Fortune: The Legend of the Frenchman's Gold (Hardcover)

This book was a most pleasant surprize. To admit it didn't seem my type of book, but once I started it, I just couldnt put it down. A very fast enjoyable read. Am looking forward to reading more adventures of the boys!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wholesome Suspense and Mystery!, January 23, 2009

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Marty L. Smith (Franklin, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Forbidden Fortune: The Legend of the Frenchman's Gold (Hardcover)

Mr. Chambers does a masterful job in this novel of suspense and mystery. I particularly like the way he introduces the characters and goes from scene to scene to build suspense and intrigue. I loved the prominence he gives to quality character and respectful attitudes, which our society seems to give so little value to these days. "Poor choices lead to bad consequences" seems to be the theme in this book -- and we all could learn from that truth. I immediately bonded with Bo and Ryan, the 8 and 10 year-old brothers who are the main characters in the story. The love and respect they show toward one another, their parents, and their grandfather was admirable. And the plot had so many twists and turns that each page kept me guessing what might happen next. History buffs will also be intrigued, as well as those who love caving. Additionally, it would be an easy read for anyone with a 6th-grade education -- but as an adult, I found it not at all "childish" in any way. And if you love a book that leaves you feeling better having read it, this one is for you. I simply found it impossible to put down. This book was truly a lot of fun to read!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For community library fiction collections and anyone looking for a good adventure novel., May 6, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Forbidden Fortune: The Legend of the Frenchman's Gold (Hardcover)

Louis Mattour, Frenchman and quartermaster for the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition across the wilderness of the Louisiana Purchase in early nineteenth century, traded with Indians for gold, then hid in it in a cave before vanishing without a trace - or so the legend goes. "Forbidden Fortune: The Legend of the Frenchman's Gold" is the story of how several people, a century and a half after, pursue the mysterious Frenchman's loot, even after people mysteriously vanish searching for it. It's the 1980s, and one stranger rolling into town believes he has the secret for finding the treasure of Mattour - can he find it, or does he wind up like the many who failed before him? "Forbidden Fortune: The Legend of the Frenchman's Gold" is a deftly written adventure story not much like any other - highly recommended for community library fiction collections and anyone looking for a good adventure novel.