A Treasure Deep (Perry Sachs Mystery Series #1) [Mass Market Paperback]

Alton L. Gansky (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 20, 2005

The best-seller A Treasure Deep is now available in an inexpensive mass market paperback edition! Treasure-unbelievable, historic, and dangerous-awaits famed engineer Perry Sachs. Buried just outside Tejon, California, the ancient booty is rigged with enough booby traps to send would-be fortune hunters into early retirement-or the grave. But Perry is no mere fortune hunter. He and his team of workers tackle the task with vision and faith while avoiding the increasingly desperate attacks of a modern-day murderer. What is buried in the California soil? Something that will change the world- and could cost Perry his life.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In this suspense novel for the CBA market, the author of Dark Moon spins a tale of genetics, biblical archeology and avarice. When engineer Perry Sachs attempts to rescue Dr. Jamison Henri from the hands of a thug, Sachs comes to possess a leather satchel with papers that promise to unveil the location of a great life-changing "treasure" from biblical times. The contents of the satchel send Sachs and his crew into the California desert, where they begin excavation. But when a bitter, smalltown mayor intrudes, the expedition turns into a media circus and leads to murder. Among the bad guys who attempt to hamper operations are some of the henchmen of Dr. Rutherford Straight, a brilliant, wealthy scientist suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a disease he believes can be healed by the "treasure." Straight holds hostage Dr. Henri's wife, Claire, and her 24-year-old savant son, Joseph, whose unusual gifts add intrigue to the story. Their plight poses more ethical questions for Sachs. Although there are some fine moments of suspense, the pacing tends to drag, and the flashback information might have better been used chronologically. The dialogue is too surfeited with clever, sarcastic banter, and a shoot-'em-up scene at the end is a stretch. However, with biblical archeology making the news recently, this latest from Gansky will appeal to some readers of faith.
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Book Description

Famous engineer Perry Sachs pursues a booby-trapped bounty with vision and faith, but must fend off the increasingly desperate attempts of a modern-day murderer.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 349 pages
• Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Incorporated (January 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159310670X
• ISBN-13: 978-1593106706
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 3.7 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #462,752 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alton Gansky (www.altongansky.com) has written a number of other novels, including Zero-G, Finder's Fee, Director's Cut, Before Another Dies, The Prodigy, and the J. D. Stanton mystery series. He also writes nonfiction books that explore the mysteries of faith, the Bible, and God. He and his wife, Becky, have three adult children and live in Southern California.

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Think you've got it figured out? You don't!, March 16, 2004

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Brian Reaves (Anniston, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Treasure Deep (Perry Sachs Mystery Series #1) (Paperback)

This is the type of novel that keeps me coming back to Alton Gansky's work. When you think you finally see where this is going (ala Kevin Bowen's "Wil's Bones" or Paul Maier's "Skeleton in God's Closet"), you're wrong! The storyline keeps a fairly consistent pace throughout. You'll come up with a dozen theories as to what the "Treasure" in the title is, but by the end you'll realize you weren't even close. I highly recommend this novel as an example of what Mr. Gansky can do when he's "on". If this is your first experience with his work, then follow it up with "The Prodigy" or "Vanished".

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good suspense! Imaginative concept!, May 20, 2005

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This review is from: A Treasure Deep (Perry Sachs Mystery Series #1) (Paperback)

I won't rehash the details of the other reviews, so I'll just say I found the concept of the treasure and its location quite imaginative. I think one thing that happens in the end is sad, but makes a strong point. The characters are varied and interesting with the antagonists and their ruthlessness being ultimately counterproductive to their goal. After the story ended I thought to myself, "Why didn't they just ask?" What exactly am I talking about? To find that out you'll have to ride Mr. Gansky's freight train of suspense and action. From the special savant, Joseph, to the incredibly powerful Alex Olek, you will enjoy this book. The changing relationship between Perry Sachs and the mayor is just one of the interesting character relationships in the book. Give this one a read -- you won't be sorry. I leave you with -- Perry...uhh! :)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Treasure Deep by Alton L. Gansky, July 29, 2003

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Sally Laity (Bakersfield, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Treasure Deep (Perry Sachs Mystery Series #1) (Paperback)

I found A Treasure Deep, by Alton L. Gansky, to be a real page-turner. The concept was fresh, the story captivating, and it was truly hard to put down. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a fast-paced novel.