Hi friends! As a part of #BookChatter, I’m sharing with you today a book review for an interesting treasure hunt thriller, The Patriot’s Legacy Forbidden Treasure by Apurva Bhuta.
About the book
From time immemorial the biggest wars have almost always have been for the quest of money or power. The rulers of the Kingdom of Allegiance commission the erection of The Wonders of the world to mark their place in history and hide their valuables around them for their descendants. However, The Patriots, a secret group of architects who worked for them are privy to the biggest ever treasure’s location. They leave clues which hopefully will be found and solved by their descendants and help give it back to its rightful owners; common people.
Centuries later, seven young patriots, apparently from their lineage, are brought together to unearth the biggest treasure of them all. Each one of them belongs to a country which houses a Modern Wonder of the World and boasts of some impressive accomplishment. Armed with one clue after another, their mission takes them to the jungles of Amazon, Himalayan peaks, underwater tunnels and loads of other life-threatening adventures.
Treasure hunts are never a smooth sail though. While they’re aided by a team of Protectors, a deadly international criminal is on their tail. He would stop at nothing to get his hands on the treasure and proves it by attacking them over and over again. Will they find the treasure before him or face death? Who will eventually win in this battle between good and evil? The answers are all in there for you to find out.
My thoughts
I have long been fascinated by The Wonders of the world for innumerable reasons. The stories behind their creation are quite interesting while their grandeur and architecture leave me spellbound. Club a treasure hunt with them and it’s a treat for the history buff in me. I loved the way the Wonders are described and their details shared.
The seven young patriots reminded me of the many young detective novels I read as a kid and I instantly started rooting for them. Despite the dangerous situations they’re in, it is heartening to see them stand for each other. Their character nuances are brought out well.
However, I found certain inconsistencies in the storyline. The Wonders have been built in different time frames and in different corners of the world. I couldn’t fathom a way one could plant clues in them, much less connect them. Also, the young patriots often accidentally land the clues which gets old after a couple of times. They’re smart youngsters, sure they could arrive at some clue logically?
Pick up this book as a work of fiction and don’t deliberate too much about historical accuracy. If treasure hunts interest you, you’ll surely like it.
My rating: **** 4/5 stars
About the author
Apurva Bhuta is an entrepreneur based out of Mumbai and has a Master’s Degree in Manufacturing Systems from University of Massachusetts at Lowell. He’s particularly interested in science fiction and thriller movies and loves conjuring fantasy stories for his kids. This is his debut novel.
Book details:
Language: English
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 302
Available in: Paperback
wow this is a pretty nice book for someone who loves to read about history and treasure hunts. Amazing review though.
I am currently reading this one, thanks for not giving spoilers. Looks like an interesting book. Rating of 4/5 is great.
The book review looks great for book lovers sure will be checking out the book
Interesting concept of the book . I think it will be a good one time read.
I haven’t read this book but it seems a good topic. You have written a very good review.
Despite its anomalies the book does sound an interesting read buddy, will surely read it
This one is in my to-read this month list. 4 star rating is pushing me to pick it sooner.
A book about Patriot’s Legacy sounds interesting! Your clearly mentioned the facts about the book. I will try to read this one as the rating is 4. Thanks for sharing.
I love reading treasure hunts stories that takes me back to my childhood. This books is definitely a must read
Oh, this sounds so much like Indian Jones. My elder one loves mystery and suspense. Is it alright for an 8 year to read this?
This sounds ike a nice read. I like thrillers and treasure hunt stories. Was my childhood favourite genre.
I love treasure hunt stories and this book seems very inter to me . I will definitely gonna get this .
I like reading stories and Happy Treasure Hunt and little bit of adventure. this would be a great read for myself
I too read this book, the treasure hunt was seriously taking me turn pages. Loved your style too.
A friend recently gifted me this book. I haven’t started reading it yet. But now this review propels me start asap.