A fortune in gold, stolen in the aftermath of the Mexican Revolution and buried in the hills above Puerto Vallarta, is the object of a desperate and deadly search almost a century later. Laid-back gringos living in the rustic seaside village of Yelapa stumble onto the path of men who will stop at nothing. A contemporary treasure hunt, with the beautiful Banderas Bay as backdrop, Mexico's Hidden Gold draws on the rich history of Mexico, Well-researched facts combine with legend and lore to spin a fast-moving tale that enlightens as it entertains. Originally published in 2006 and updated in 2011, now in 2017 Mexico's Hidden Gold is available in digital format.
Review of previous edition:
Lyons' novel Mexico's Hidden Gold, is more than a story of lust for gold and appetite for power. It whisks us along on a page turning adventure where men and women, each hiding a secret, endeavor to flee modern society and seek solace in a isolated coastal village in the environs of Puerto Vallarta. The weaving of intrigue, love and tragedy, fuse to make this suspenseful tale a drama that will remain one of your favorites.
The intrigue spans the history of Mexico, draws on the invasion of the conquistadors, embraces a conspiracy involving President Carranza and Pancho Villa, then blends these events into an action packed adventure set in present day Mexico.
The love is that of man for woman, of one human for another and of the ancient Gods' love for Mexico and its people.
The tragedies result not solely from modern man's greed but from his lack of comprehension of the values inherent in the faith of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.
This tale, though set in the 21st century, portrays how the past may dictate the future.
When reading this adventure novel I was impressed with not only how the building conflict at the end of each chapter ensured that I would continue to read the next, but with how every few paragraphs gave me no other choice than to read on until I reached the books surprising end. At no time did I anticipate the dramatic conclusion of this tale, though I later realized that the author had left me sufficient information to deduce such a possibility.
The characters are carefully developed, their past strengths or weaknesses evolving in a credible manner as the novel progresses and surprise after surprise leaps from the pages. The life experience of the central protagonist seems at first to be an unlikely derivation for an adventurer but his interaction with a second character ushers the participants through their necessarily logical and believable development.
The author's style of writing flows with originality, as expressed in the scene when the main character is arriving home in a thunderstorm anticipating a meeting with his new love "Rain was falling harder and thunder could be heard in the distance like coal down a long chute. Lightening flashes were far away and feeble, as if a spirit had struck a match and god had snuffed it out before the flame could light. Overcast skies had brought an early darkness this evening, but he could make out her form sitting in a chair on the balcony. Walking towards his home he allowed the rain to fall and soak him ..." One could almost feel tension building in his breast as he approached his porch.
Mexico's Hidden Gold, appears to be based on the premise that one cannot flee life, that events take control leaving us no choice but to follow the tracks lain before us.
Mr. Lyons has created a modern novel that can hold its own with the best. As I reluctantly placed this book on my coffee table I found myself speculating that, if this novel should fall into the correct hands, one day soon I may be lucky enough to see the movie.
Kenneth J. Clarke
Genre: Historical
Review of previous edition:
Lyons' novel Mexico's Hidden Gold, is more than a story of lust for gold and appetite for power. It whisks us along on a page turning adventure where men and women, each hiding a secret, endeavor to flee modern society and seek solace in a isolated coastal village in the environs of Puerto Vallarta. The weaving of intrigue, love and tragedy, fuse to make this suspenseful tale a drama that will remain one of your favorites.
The intrigue spans the history of Mexico, draws on the invasion of the conquistadors, embraces a conspiracy involving President Carranza and Pancho Villa, then blends these events into an action packed adventure set in present day Mexico.
The love is that of man for woman, of one human for another and of the ancient Gods' love for Mexico and its people.
The tragedies result not solely from modern man's greed but from his lack of comprehension of the values inherent in the faith of the indigenous peoples of Mexico.
This tale, though set in the 21st century, portrays how the past may dictate the future.
When reading this adventure novel I was impressed with not only how the building conflict at the end of each chapter ensured that I would continue to read the next, but with how every few paragraphs gave me no other choice than to read on until I reached the books surprising end. At no time did I anticipate the dramatic conclusion of this tale, though I later realized that the author had left me sufficient information to deduce such a possibility.
The characters are carefully developed, their past strengths or weaknesses evolving in a credible manner as the novel progresses and surprise after surprise leaps from the pages. The life experience of the central protagonist seems at first to be an unlikely derivation for an adventurer but his interaction with a second character ushers the participants through their necessarily logical and believable development.
The author's style of writing flows with originality, as expressed in the scene when the main character is arriving home in a thunderstorm anticipating a meeting with his new love "Rain was falling harder and thunder could be heard in the distance like coal down a long chute. Lightening flashes were far away and feeble, as if a spirit had struck a match and god had snuffed it out before the flame could light. Overcast skies had brought an early darkness this evening, but he could make out her form sitting in a chair on the balcony. Walking towards his home he allowed the rain to fall and soak him ..." One could almost feel tension building in his breast as he approached his porch.
Mexico's Hidden Gold, appears to be based on the premise that one cannot flee life, that events take control leaving us no choice but to follow the tracks lain before us.
Mr. Lyons has created a modern novel that can hold its own with the best. As I reluctantly placed this book on my coffee table I found myself speculating that, if this novel should fall into the correct hands, one day soon I may be lucky enough to see the movie.
Kenneth J. Clarke
Genre: Historical
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