Why Missing Treasures Fascinate Me.
Why do I love writing about missing treasures and unsolved mysteries?
For me, it’s not just about gold, jewels, or lost relics. It’s about the thrill of the chase — the unanswered questions that pull you in and refuse to let go. Hidden clues, half-forgotten history, and puzzles waiting to be solved… that’s the fuel that fires my imagination.
⚽️ From P.E. to Plot Twists
Here’s the funny part: as a kid, I didn’t even like writing.
My life revolved around football, football, and — well — more football. I’ll never forget an end-of-year report that read:
“If Master Salmon put as much energy into his writing as he does into P.E., he would pass his GCSEs with ease.”
Safe to say, back then, I wasn’t exactly destined to be an author.
But something shifted. I became fascinated by the “What happened?” and “Where is it now?” type of questions. Instead of feeling like homework, writing became a way to chase down answers and imagine possibilities.
📖 The Book That Hooked Me
The author who truly pulled me into this world? Clive Cussler.
The first book I picked up was The Eye of Heaven from the Fargo Adventures series. I can still picture it: lying outside my canvas tent in the sun, absolutely glued to the page.
Was it a literary classic? No.
Did I love every second of it? Absolutely.
That one book turned into a whole stack — book one, then two, then three… and then into more Cussler novels, and eventually, thrillers by authors like Steve Berry, who blends historical fact with fast-paced fiction.
💎 The Allure of the Treasure
What links all these stories together — and mine too — is the treasure itself. The mystery. The puzzle.
Sure, sometimes the treasure gets found. Sometimes there’s a neat, happy ending. But that’s not really the point. For me, it’s about whether a story can transport you into the chase — whether it can keep you hooked, tugging on your curiosity right up until the last page.
That’s the magic. And it’s exactly what I try to capture in my own writing.
❓ Over to You
I’d love to hear from you:
📚 Who’s your favourite adventure or treasure-hunt author?
🔍 What book first got you hooked on a good mystery?
📬 Are you an author too? Let’s connect — maybe we can even line up a BookFunnel promo swap!
Drop a comment below or connect with me on socials — I’m always looking for recommendations.
Enjoyed the ride? 📖
I balance my writing life with a full-time day job, which means covers, research, and advertising all come out of my own pocket. If you’d like to see these books reach more readers—and help me stay caffeinated while I write them—you can support my work here. Your help keeps the "Stream" flowing and the books coming.
📬 Want to follow the journey?
I send occasional emails about writing, publishing, and the stories behind The Newman Adventures.
Newsletter subscribers also get an exclusive sneak peek of Book 2, An American Treasure.
👉 Join here: The Newman Chronicle
📖 Enjoyed this post?
An Irish Mystery is a fast-paced historical adventure about stolen treasures, hidden histories, and the cost of obsession.
Ebook, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback & hardcover
👉 Available on Amazon: An Irish Mystery
You can also find me on Instagram / Bluesky / X / Facbook, where I share writing updates and behind-the-scenes moments.
Comments
Post a Comment