Overview
2025 EDGAR NOMINEE FOR THE LILIAN JACKSON BRAUN MEMORIAL AWARD! Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone meets The Goonies in The Treasure Hunters Club-- a rollicking murder mystery set in a seaside town filled with pirate lore, family secrets, unforgiveable grudges, secret societies, and of course, a treasure lost to time. WELCOME TO MAPLE BAY, NOVA SCOTIA For nearly a century, people have ventured to the idyllic seaside town of Maple Bay in search of a legendary lost pirate treasure, but locals know there's more than just gold buried in the sand. As the paths of three strangers converge in Maple Bay, the truth is about to be blown wide open. But not before the bodies start to pile up. Peter Barnett is rapidly approaching 40 with little to show for it when a mysterious letter invites him to Maple Bay and the mansion his estranged family has called home for generations. Seventeen-year-old Dandy Feltzen is isolated and adrift following the death of her beloved grandfather, until his final request and a tantalizing clue sets her on a mission to solve the mystery he spent his entire life chasing. Cass Jones has given up on her dream of being a successful author when an unexpected opportunity lands in her lap: a housesitting gig in remote Maple Bay, where she stumbles on the perfect subject matter for her breakout book--and the handsome sailor who might be just the person to help her research it. Peter, Dandy and Cass have never met, but they're on a collision course with each other and the mystery that has defined Maple Bay for two centuries, and none of them are prepared for the shocking truths that may or may not still be buried there.
Professional Reviews
Praise for The Treasure Hunters Club
"An ingeniously plotted adult mystery that cleverly combines a marvelously entertaining cast of characters, writing embellished with a wonderfully wry sense of wit, and a vividly realized setting that has all the cozy charm of Jessica Fletcher''s Cabot Cove, with almost as many murders. Readers who fondly remember Ellen Raskin''s The Westing Game and newer fans of Gigi Pandian''s
"Secret Staircase Mysteries" will find Ryan''s cleverly crafted adventure to be a real treasure."
-- John Charles, Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
"A labyrinthine tale of lies, greed, murder, and retribution. The mind-boggling, nail-biting twists will keep readers guessing, with a finale that''s as shocking as it is satisfying."
-- Emily Melton, Booklist
"Ryan''s masterful interweaving of multiple storylines, surprising plot twists, and often eccentric characters makes for a novel that is as enjoyable as it is suspenseful. An edge-of-your seat, page-turning delight."
-- Kirkus Reviews
"Ryan''s ambitious and atmospheric latest centers on a seaside town''s century-old legend of buried jewels...with an immersive setting and a truly surprising final twist. This Goonies -esque caper delivers the goods."
-- Publishers Weekly
" The Treasure Hunters Club --like a shot of oxygen, or a jungle cruise, or a giddy freefall from 10,000 feet--exists to make you happy. Here''s a novel that evokes the thrill of Saturday-morning serials (and cereals: remember gobbling Corn Pops as cartoons blared on the TV?), the romance of classic adventure stories in tattered paperbacks... but it''s turbo-charged with a very modern momentum, a zippy forward thrust that''ll power you well past bedtime and into the small hours. If you love The Goonies , or Stranger Things , or big-hearted, full-throated tales of suspense and surprise... well, open the book already!"
-- A.J. Finn, #1 bestselling author of End of Story
"A lovingly crafted blend of classic tropes--Hidden treasure! Family secrets!--and modern thrills, including a twist that left me gobsmacked."
-- Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Middle of the Night
"One of those rare unexpected gems, a mystery that stands out from the crowd, somehow managing to be both utterly original and an homage to the great lost treasure stories at the same time. The real treasures here are Tom Ryan''s lyrical prose, a twist that will make your jaw drop, and a tender story grounded in a young girl''s love for her grandfather."
-- Alex Finlay, author of If Something Happens to Me
"A romp of a thriller, as cozy a mystery as it gets. Tom Ryan writes with a sharp wit; he weaves together intricate plotting with a deft eye for pace. Rare is a novel that manages to both thrill and charm its reader. I adored The Treasure Hunters Club ; it swept me away."
-- Amy Stuart, #1 bestselling author of A Death at the Party
"An action-packed and heartwarming treasure hunt with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the end."
-- C.L. Miller, USA Today bestselling author of The Antique Hunter''s Guide to Murder
"A meticulously crafted mystery fueled by a large but memorable cast of unique characters, The Treasure Hunters Club by Tom Ryan is an absolute delight. A master of intricate plots, Ryan gives readers a story that crackles with clever turns and one particular twist that left my jaw on the floor. The addictive blend of family secrets, small town quirkiness, and a high stakes treasure hunt makes for an atmospheric and fast paced ride. Readers will be holding their breath until the very last sentence. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Ruth Ware."-- B.R. Myers, Edgar Award-winning author of A Dreadful Splendour
"Hidden coves and buried bodies. Ornate mansions and dark family lore. A legendary pirate ship and rumors of gold. Tom Ryan spins a fascinating tale of adventure and skullduggery. It''s a lot of fun--and surprisingly poignant."
-- Will Ferguson, Giller Prize-winning author of 419 Praise for Tom Ryan''s YA Books
"A classic whodunit complete with an atmospheric coastal setting, red herrings galore, and a gay teen detective you''ll root for from page one." Malinda Lo, author of A Line in the Dark
"With sharp twists, mounting tension, and a doozy of an ending-not to mention a little sweet romance-this is a page-turner you will not want to keep to yourself." Caleb Roehrig, author of Last Seen Leaving
" Keep This to Yourself is full of twists and turns that keep readers second guessing and flipping pages right until the end. I fell in love with the characterseven when I wasn''t sure who I could trust." Eileen Cook, author of With Malice and You Owe Me a Murder
"Tom Ryan has crafted a thriller that tunnels through grief and comes out the other side in full empowerment. Each brick of the plot is laid with purpose, and every twist tied off with expert precision, as it barrels toward a heart-pounding finish. There were moments reading I had trouble catching my breath. Not to be missed." Kristen Simmons, author of the Article 5 series and The Deceivers
"Tom Ryan has created a spectacular melding of true crime podcast culture, coming of age, queerness, and taut kidnapping thriller. I Hope You''re Listening is a sharply chiseled gem and an instant classic." Derek Milman, author of Scream All Night
"Listen up, YA thriller fans and true crime addictsTom Ryan''s I Hope You''re Listening is a compelling mystery with a podcast I''d listen to in a heartbeat, characters I want to hang out with, and a pulse-pumping conclusion that will leave you reeling. Prepare to tune in and get hooked." Kit Frick, author of I Killed Zoe Spanos
"You''ll fall in love with Dee and her unstoppable strength as she uncovers the clues to a painful disappearance the adults around her would rather forget." Adam Sass, author of Surrender Your Sons
"A heart-pounding YA mystery/thriller that is at turns chilling, poignant, and nail-bitingly suspenseful." Wendy Heard, author of She''s Too Pretty to Burn
"Breathtakingly chilling. Set across the lush backdrop of an oceanside vacation town, the mystery unfurls like a thick fog, eerie and wholly immersive.... A tightly plotted mystery." Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review
"Suspenseful, genuinely creepy and so cleanly plotted, readers may want to start the book all over again once they''ve solved the mystery." Shelf Awareness
"A gripping murder mystery on the surface, but underneath, it is an exploration of identity and grief.... readers will plow through Keep This to Yourself in one sitting." BookPage
"As a thriller, Keep This to Yourself delivers twists and turns aplenty, but its personal elements are just as thrilling and suspenseful." Quill & Quire
