The Templar's Treasure

The MacGrough Clan #7

by Cherime MacFarlane

As the MacGrough clan prepares to celebrate a milestone, chaos ensues. A 28 year old secret will be revealed, the father of a child exposed, a woman rescued and another stands up for the love she and her soul mate have shared for years. Lori and Hamish's 28th year anniversary party is off the charts. The MacGrough glen is turning up the heat. One very old anniversary gift holds the key to the last of the Templar’s Treasure. While the supernatural talents of one of the clan lead to a discovery of another sort. More history of the glen is about to be revealed to the MacGrough's of the twenty-first century.

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First published June 11, 2014

About the author

Although born in New Orleans, I am proud to call myself an Alaskan. I have lived here for 37 years, I have survived -40 degrees, hauled water, made bear bacon and live in a cabin. I used a fish wheel to catch salmon coming up the Copper River. I was my second husband's chief mechanic's helper and only roadie. I cut firewood on shares, worked as a cocktail waitress, then as a paralegal for over 26 years. I hold the #80 press card as a reporter for the Copper Valley Views newspaper which ceased publication in the 1980s. I've been writing stories since junior high. Retired now, I can devote my time to what I love.
I came to Alaska by way of Arizona and California. I experienced the building of the pipeline up close. Then my second husband and I moved to Wasilla to get warm. It hardly ever drops past -25 in South Central Alaska. I never thought I would love it so much I never want to leave. The beauty of Alaska is a draw I cannot resist. I love the people and the history. I have been captured by a place I came to under duress. Life does play some interesting tricks on one. I lost my first husband to alcohol. My second husband, the love of my life died as a result of disease. We were not apart more than 24 hours for 20 plus years . I never wanted to be anywhere but with him. He was a man to run the river with.

Reviews

[Nikki Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

This multi layered plot story kept me on the edge of my seat. There's quite a few things going on in this book, and we as the reader are given a handful of characters to love (And on occasion, some not to love) It's time to celebrate, and with family celebrations, you know there are bound to be some chaos and crazy....

And there was!

Plenty of secrets exposed, some drama unfolds, and some love is created. The author swept me into her world and into the dynamics of this family. I loved their speaking dialogue...although at times hard to follow, I could totally hear in my head their accents which made me smile. There's just enough detailed imagery to keep a fresh picture in my mind as I was reading along.

I will be looking forward to more from the author. Such a hidden gem, waiting to be discovered!

[Jana Petken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lori and Hamish's 28th year anniversary looms and when it finally arrives, secrets, hidden for years, are discovered.
It would be a shame to put in any spoilers here because of the thick layers of plots and subplots. The McGrough Clan certainly know how to get together and make a family gathering seem like a big adventure.

This was a well written story that was addictive with highly developed characters, who we have come to know very well. Superbly thought out and full of those answers we were all waiting for.
A great read.

[C.N. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way the books link together with the fey talents of some of the clan. Here is another gem that shows how the newest generation copes with what fate throws at them and it isn't easy. There is a lot of nurturing and protecting in their characters as well as the capacity to bear a lot of hurt.

Spectacular settings are the cherry on the top of a darn good read. This is one of those books it is impossible to put down without feeling deprived and needing to go back as soon as possible because that next page just has to be turned.