The Lost Treasure of Fernando Montoya (The Davis Detective Mysteries, Book 2) [Paperback]

Rick Acker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 4, 2003

Sibling sleuths Arthur and Kirstin Davis explore treacherous gold fields, shark-infested waters, and a buried ship to reclaim the lost treasure of Fernando Montoya. Guaranteed fiction! (20040603)

Editorial Reviews

Review

ìFinally, a good mystery series for Christians! Itís way better than any of the other mysteries Iíve readChristian or otherwise. (Rebecca, age 13 )

An exciting adventure and enthralling mystery with a fast-paced plot and believable characters. (Kids Bookshelf )

From the Back Cover

Sibling sleuths Kirstin and Arthur Davis are the successful partners of the Davis Detective Agency. While they’re visiting their uncle in San Francisco, a chance conversation puts them hot on the trail of 400 pounds of gold.

But someone wants them off the case . . . now.

“Arthur,” Kirstin said, her voice shaking. “You better look at this.” Before he could respond, there was a loud groan and a crack from the building over their heads. They looked up just as a chunk of cement crashed down a few feet from them.

 “Let’s go!” yelled Arthur, but when they looked back the way they had come, they saw that the edge of the building had sagged almost to the ground. They heard another crack. Then another. Then came a whole series of cracks building into a thundering roar as a hundred-ton building came crashing down around them.

“Finally, a good mystery series for Christians! It's way better than any of the other mysteries I've read—Christian or otherwise.”

—Rebecca, age 13

“Wow! Move over, J. K. Rowling!  You've got competition!”

—Jessi, age 11

Rick Acker does his best work while traveling. In fact, he pecks out pages every day on the commuter train to his “real job” as a San Francisco attorney. He met his wife, Anette, in their college biology lab when he impressed her with his fish expertise . . . and made the best catch of his life. The Ackers have four children.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications (August 4, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825420059
• ISBN-13: 978-0825420054
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,103,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rick Acker writes novels during his commute to and from his "real job" as a Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice. His unit prosecutes corporate fraud lawsuits of the type described in his newest book, WHEN THE DEVIL WHISTLES, which award-winning author Colleen Coble describes as "a legal thriller you won't want to miss!"

Rick has led confidential investigations into a number of large and sensitive cases that made headlines in and out of California. Before joining DOJ, Rick was a senior litigator at the international law firm of Bingham McCutchen, where he worked extensively on the multi-billion dollar Executive Life case, which led to the indictment of several French executives and high-level diplomatic strains between the U.S. and France.Rick has law degrees from the University of Oslo and the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with honors. In addition to his novels, he is a contributing author on two legal treatises published by the American Bar Association.

When Rick isn't writing or lawyering, you can usually find him with his wife, Anette, and their four children. They'll be exploring in the hills east of San Francisco, watching a good movie together, or, of course, reading. You can visit him on the web at www.rickacker.com

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars I want another book!, February 25, 2011

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Lost Treasure of Fernando Montoya (The Davis Detective Mysteries, Book 2) (Paperback)

I don't read many mysteries but this ROCKS is AWESOME!!! I've never loved a book so much. I want another one! This one is even better then the first! It's so realistic! I think anyone from age 8 and up can and should read this book!