We first meet Dandy (Danielle) and Grandy (her grandfather) while they're out searching for treasure on the beach in Maple Bay. This is where we first hear about the Obelisk Treasure that is supposedly hidden somewhere in the sand and ocean surrounding Maple Bay. 

The book then moves forward and Grandy has passed away. There is a strong level of grief that really comes through Dandy's character and her relationship with her grandfather is one of my favorite aspects of this story. We also then meet Peter and Cass, both of whom are struggling in their own ways and are called to Maple Bay for reasons that seem a little too good to be true, but both arrive in Maple Bay with high hopes. 

One aspect I appreciated in this story is the theme of family and atonement. Whether a family by blood or by choice, we all have complex relationships that ebb and flow and this story includes several different types of relationships, the consequences of past actions, and how we try to correct our mistakes and move forward.

The one issue I had with this story was the number of characters. It started to feel overwhelming trying to keep track of everyone, who was related to whom, and how they fell into the story. Even minor characters seemed to pop up frequently, and it felt a bit distracting for me. As a caveat, many of the characters are related but unfortunately, they don't have similar names, so this is where it started to feel a bit chaotic. 

The last 25% of this story is where the bulk of the thrills are, and if you enjoy a slow burn, you'll enjoy this one. This story has a complete ending, which is great with all of the character development that the author created. It's a lot to pack up but the author does a nice job at making sure no one is forgotten. 

If you enjoy a slow-burn, centuries-old mystery, with a diverse cast of characters, you'll enjoy "The Treasure Hunters Club".