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Sam Reilly #22
Alexander's Treasure
Alexander the Great was one of the most successful military leaders of all time, conquering vast realms from Syria, to Persia, and as far east as Taxila, India.
In the process, he stripped his enemies of their immense riches. By the time of his death, he had accumulated the greatest wealth on Earth.
Legend has it, fearing assassination, Alexander had his gold minted into Gold Staters, coins bearing his likeness, before having his most trusted men transport them to a secret location.
Afterwards, to preserve his secret, Alexander had these men poisoned to death.
No sign of Alexander’s treasure was ever discovered.
Now Sam and Tom are on the hunt to find it, and there is much more at stake than mere wealth. . .
In the process, he stripped his enemies of their immense riches. By the time of his death, he had accumulated the greatest wealth on Earth.
Legend has it, fearing assassination, Alexander had his gold minted into Gold Staters, coins bearing his likeness, before having his most trusted men transport them to a secret location.
Afterwards, to preserve his secret, Alexander had these men poisoned to death.
No sign of Alexander’s treasure was ever discovered.
Now Sam and Tom are on the hunt to find it, and there is much more at stake than mere wealth. . .
305 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2020
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About the author
Christopher Cartwright
76 books251 followersChristopher Cartwright writes spellbinding mysteries and suspense novels. Often with a backdrop of ocean adventure. Born in 1983, he has a background as a paramedic, and is an avid sailor and SCUBA diver.
He holds degrees in paramedics, nursing and emergency management.
Chris currently lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
He holds degrees in paramedics, nursing and emergency management.
Chris currently lives in Sydney with his wife and two children.
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February 1, 2021
It is a truth universally acknowledged that if you put Alexander the Great on a bookcover, there's a pretty good chance I'll eventually read that book, whatever it might be. This falls into the category I like to call "switch off your brain"-entertainment: Fastpaced action and intrigue with a number of clichés and a vastly unrealistic plot - great literature it ain't, but it's entertaining enough to pass the time.
April 9, 2025
Audiobook from Chirp purchase.
Action and adventure galore. Was hard to stop sometimes. But I try to save my audios for when I’m in the road without hubby. He’s too noisy and makes me lose my place. That being said. I finished it.
Modern day treasure hunting with a bunch of twists. I really enjoyed all but the language I know some authors try to justify it. But I don’t like it. Cost this author at least a 1/2 star with me.
Still an enjoyable, action filled story.
Action and adventure galore. Was hard to stop sometimes. But I try to save my audios for when I’m in the road without hubby. He’s too noisy and makes me lose my place. That being said. I finished it.
Modern day treasure hunting with a bunch of twists. I really enjoyed all but the language I know some authors try to justify it. But I don’t like it. Cost this author at least a 1/2 star with me.
Still an enjoyable, action filled story.
September 27, 2020
As always, a great read...
I really enjoyed all of the Sam Reilly books! Not only for the characters and their interactions with each other, but I love the adventures as well!
I really enjoyed all of the Sam Reilly books! Not only for the characters and their interactions with each other, but I love the adventures as well!
June 1, 2022
Alexander's Treasure (Sam Reilly #22) by Christopher Cartwright
This is a stand-alone book. You don't need to read any of the prior 21 books to enjoy it.
Sam Reilly is invited to give a lecture about marine archaeology at "The World" a 644 ft 2 inches luxury yacht that is home to the wealthiest people in the world - staterooms are sold for millions. At the end of his lecture, he's approached by three very rich people: Arlie Chapman - 45 y/o CEO of a very large oil company, Shireen Doyle (Queenie) - a 50 something widow and renowned collector of fine arts and antiquities from Sydney, and Ashton Grey - a seventy-odd-year-old retired broker from London known for his uncanny luck in market predictions. All of which have a proposition for Sam.
As it turns out Shireen Doyle was looking for oil in the Black Sea and found a gold tetradrachm depicting the facade of Alexander the Great with the obverse depicting an image of Zeus. These coins were traditionally minted in silver, but it is rumored that Alexander, fearing an assassination plot, had lots of them minted in gold - thus Alexander's Treasure - and it was hidden. Up to this point, it is only a legend, but upon authenticating the coin, there's a possibility that the treasure exists.
Shireen hires Sam to look for the treasure, but as he leaves the conference, he's drugged and taken captive after falling off The World - presumed dead.
Tom Bower and his wife/partner, Genevive, start looking for Sam and soon deduce that he's been kidnapped and start their own search for Alexander's Treasure, knowing that it's the only way they can save Sam.
So we have several competing people looking for the treasure and we don't know who's behind Sam's abduction nor who's innocent or guilty. Now Sam and Tom are on the hunt to find the treasure, and there is much more at stake than mere wealth.
Narrated from the third person point of view, this is an easy, fast read. The plot twists and turns keep you involved to the very end. The characters are three-dimensional and fascinating. I had trouble putting it down.
Highly recommended!
This is a stand-alone book. You don't need to read any of the prior 21 books to enjoy it.
Sam Reilly is invited to give a lecture about marine archaeology at "The World" a 644 ft 2 inches luxury yacht that is home to the wealthiest people in the world - staterooms are sold for millions. At the end of his lecture, he's approached by three very rich people: Arlie Chapman - 45 y/o CEO of a very large oil company, Shireen Doyle (Queenie) - a 50 something widow and renowned collector of fine arts and antiquities from Sydney, and Ashton Grey - a seventy-odd-year-old retired broker from London known for his uncanny luck in market predictions. All of which have a proposition for Sam.
As it turns out Shireen Doyle was looking for oil in the Black Sea and found a gold tetradrachm depicting the facade of Alexander the Great with the obverse depicting an image of Zeus. These coins were traditionally minted in silver, but it is rumored that Alexander, fearing an assassination plot, had lots of them minted in gold - thus Alexander's Treasure - and it was hidden. Up to this point, it is only a legend, but upon authenticating the coin, there's a possibility that the treasure exists.
Shireen hires Sam to look for the treasure, but as he leaves the conference, he's drugged and taken captive after falling off The World - presumed dead.
Tom Bower and his wife/partner, Genevive, start looking for Sam and soon deduce that he's been kidnapped and start their own search for Alexander's Treasure, knowing that it's the only way they can save Sam.
So we have several competing people looking for the treasure and we don't know who's behind Sam's abduction nor who's innocent or guilty. Now Sam and Tom are on the hunt to find the treasure, and there is much more at stake than mere wealth.
Narrated from the third person point of view, this is an easy, fast read. The plot twists and turns keep you involved to the very end. The characters are three-dimensional and fascinating. I had trouble putting it down.
Highly recommended!
October 29, 2022
Meh.
I listened to this book. It took a long time because I would quit, then give it another try (I hate to start and not finish a book - exception is Moby Dick. I’ve ‘read’ it five times and have gotten as far as chapter five.) I think this author gets paid by the word so he throws lots of words in; uses way too many unnecessary adjectives, extremely repetitive (how many times does he need to give the full model number of a jet-ski brand - in the same paragraph or chapter, e.g., Kawasaki 350GT-X41-Z95 two-seater wave-runner). And sometimes his descriptions didn’t make sense - ‘he looked perfectly calm with his face a rictus of fear and excitement’ - what? And hardly anyone ‘smiled’, they almost always had their lips parted and eyes sparkling. He is in love with big complicated words - his thick well-worn Roget’s Thesaurus was at his fingertips at all times…
The story was not all that compelling, and there were plot jumps that didn’t make sense, leaving you to wonder how did they get here? Disjointed.
I listened to this book. It took a long time because I would quit, then give it another try (I hate to start and not finish a book - exception is Moby Dick. I’ve ‘read’ it five times and have gotten as far as chapter five.) I think this author gets paid by the word so he throws lots of words in; uses way too many unnecessary adjectives, extremely repetitive (how many times does he need to give the full model number of a jet-ski brand - in the same paragraph or chapter, e.g., Kawasaki 350GT-X41-Z95 two-seater wave-runner). And sometimes his descriptions didn’t make sense - ‘he looked perfectly calm with his face a rictus of fear and excitement’ - what? And hardly anyone ‘smiled’, they almost always had their lips parted and eyes sparkling. He is in love with big complicated words - his thick well-worn Roget’s Thesaurus was at his fingertips at all times…
The story was not all that compelling, and there were plot jumps that didn’t make sense, leaving you to wonder how did they get here? Disjointed.
May 30, 2022
Didn't work for me.
What I liked were the nuggets of information on Alexander.
The plot was predictable, the romp was, well, not quite a romp. More like a plodding with hardly any reverses faced by Sam. Almost till he **spoiler alert... or is it?** finds the treasure, things fell in place one by one. Well.
I guess I've been spoiled by Jack Reacher who takes every obstacle head-on and pounds them to submission. Sure, Sam is no Reacher but hey, he must be a more memorable character. Somehow, he came across as insipid, taking what fate threw at him. I have read a few of his adventures and I don't remember thinking like this of him.
Anyway, I will read Sam's 'adventures' in the future, too, but he better man up a bit. Huh?
What I liked were the nuggets of information on Alexander.
The plot was predictable, the romp was, well, not quite a romp. More like a plodding with hardly any reverses faced by Sam. Almost till he **spoiler alert... or is it?** finds the treasure, things fell in place one by one. Well.
I guess I've been spoiled by Jack Reacher who takes every obstacle head-on and pounds them to submission. Sure, Sam is no Reacher but hey, he must be a more memorable character. Somehow, he came across as insipid, taking what fate threw at him. I have read a few of his adventures and I don't remember thinking like this of him.
Anyway, I will read Sam's 'adventures' in the future, too, but he better man up a bit. Huh?
June 21, 2023
Educational fiction
Sam Reilly's adventures are always entertaining and educational. Christopher Cartwright somehow manages to toss in an enormous amount of facts with his fiction, and he does it in such a fascinating way that keeps you spellbound! When I read a Sam Reilly book, I always feel like I have listened to a professorial lecture by an animated professor who is so good that I want to become an expert in whatever field that is so fascinating! Love, love, love this series! The Sam Reilly books can easily be read as stand alone books, but once you start, you will not want to wait for the next one. Thank you, Christopher Cartwright!
Sam Reilly's adventures are always entertaining and educational. Christopher Cartwright somehow manages to toss in an enormous amount of facts with his fiction, and he does it in such a fascinating way that keeps you spellbound! When I read a Sam Reilly book, I always feel like I have listened to a professorial lecture by an animated professor who is so good that I want to become an expert in whatever field that is so fascinating! Love, love, love this series! The Sam Reilly books can easily be read as stand alone books, but once you start, you will not want to wait for the next one. Thank you, Christopher Cartwright!
November 27, 2024
Enjoy Cartwright, not this book...
I am a fan of the Sam Riley series and have enjoyed most of them. This book was not an adventure thriller; it was a lengthy Wikipedia entry... So much of the dialogue reads like a text book on Alexander the Great. Read Wikipedia, then read this book. Same thing. Even the character's conversations included detailed historical data and even geological history of locations. Nobody talks like that. A few pages even had the same, word-for-word dialogue from a few pages back. I really want to read more of the series but if this is the trend for the future books, I'm out.
I am a fan of the Sam Riley series and have enjoyed most of them. This book was not an adventure thriller; it was a lengthy Wikipedia entry... So much of the dialogue reads like a text book on Alexander the Great. Read Wikipedia, then read this book. Same thing. Even the character's conversations included detailed historical data and even geological history of locations. Nobody talks like that. A few pages even had the same, word-for-word dialogue from a few pages back. I really want to read more of the series but if this is the trend for the future books, I'm out.
June 28, 2021
Man is always searching for the impossible Sam Reilly is the one leading the way
Having been invited aboard "The World" a boat that only the wealthy can afford to pay, not really looking for the next adventure then offered the opportunity to find Alexandra's treasure but stop right there, someone isn't playing fair. Sam ends up being in so much trouble the question is will he survive. A hard hitting adventure forced drugged threatened there seams no way out. As usual a great story another great adventure but who is pulling who's strings. Highly recommend
Having been invited aboard "The World" a boat that only the wealthy can afford to pay, not really looking for the next adventure then offered the opportunity to find Alexandra's treasure but stop right there, someone isn't playing fair. Sam ends up being in so much trouble the question is will he survive. A hard hitting adventure forced drugged threatened there seams no way out. As usual a great story another great adventure but who is pulling who's strings. Highly recommend
June 26, 2022
Wow what a brilliant action / adventure story. I just couldn't stop listening to the audio version of this book. A combination of historical conquests and the powerful life of Alexander the Great and today's greed and powerful rich.
This storyline takes the reader across the world with this adventure in looking for Alexander the Great's final treasure. Where did he leave it, how did he die and what exactly did other historical figures do around this time?
I am a big Cartwright fan and absolutely devour his books with the escapism they bring. Thank you for the entertaining read.
This storyline takes the reader across the world with this adventure in looking for Alexander the Great's final treasure. Where did he leave it, how did he die and what exactly did other historical figures do around this time?
I am a big Cartwright fan and absolutely devour his books with the escapism they bring. Thank you for the entertaining read.
September 29, 2020
Oh, the tangled web we weave. Thru out this story Sam's character is betrayed at almost every turn. Making this novel one of the most enjoyable so far from this author. After 21 other story lines, the historical references keep coming. The next one just as researched and almost believable as the previous novel. It makes me wonder why the next novel is so far down the road, usually this author sends out a new novel every couple of months. The next one is not out until May of 2021.
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March 24, 2021Alexander's Treasure (Sam Reilly #22), my twenty-second read from author Christopher Cartwright & the twenty-second book in the highly entertaining Sam Reilly series. A well-written rollicking thriller with captivating & well-developed main characters. The worst thing about a Sam Reilly book is waiting for the next book to be done. Reminds me of the writings of Steve Berry, Dan Brown & James Rollins. Next up is Valhalla Found (Sam Reilly #23). (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
October 22, 2020
The race is on! And oh, the images & plot are the readers play ground.
Dear reader, young, old, of no religious preference...you'll enjoy a fantastic journey through time. Envision yourself as a world renowned archeologist dig deep, and you just may find? What you seek, and what you find...you're in for one heck of race with the age of time. PottsvillePA_THU; 10232020. ENJOY!
Dear reader, young, old, of no religious preference...you'll enjoy a fantastic journey through time. Envision yourself as a world renowned archeologist dig deep, and you just may find? What you seek, and what you find...you're in for one heck of race with the age of time. PottsvillePA_THU; 10232020. ENJOY!
January 30, 2021
Absolutely brilliant series of books have loved reading them all can’t wait for may when book 23 comes out. I love to read a series of books,you get to know the people which makes a far more interesting read, would recommend to anyone who enjoys excitement intrigue and history as these books lead you to many different eras.
November 21, 2021
Alexander the great as profiled by Christopher Cartwright
Chris Cartwright did his research on this book. Such amazing facts, with the fiction of Sam Reilly! Another perfect ending with so many "uh oh" moments in between. You kept me wondering, thinking, and yes, even hoping during this story, excellent work, I will read your next book, and next book, and next book...
Chris Cartwright did his research on this book. Such amazing facts, with the fiction of Sam Reilly! Another perfect ending with so many "uh oh" moments in between. You kept me wondering, thinking, and yes, even hoping during this story, excellent work, I will read your next book, and next book, and next book...
May 27, 2022
Always a good read
Like most Sam Reilly novels, I throughly enjoyed it. The characters continue to make the stories come to life. I enjoy traveling to all the different locations and the hunt for treasure. The scene settings are good; but could be better. I like that the plots are always unique, and the villains are always different.
Like most Sam Reilly novels, I throughly enjoyed it. The characters continue to make the stories come to life. I enjoy traveling to all the different locations and the hunt for treasure. The scene settings are good; but could be better. I like that the plots are always unique, and the villains are always different.
September 3, 2023
Another Christopher Cartwright masterpiece
I've read every book of Chris's since the beginning. He is an absolute genius storyteller, each book grabs my attention from start to finish, they are always full of action, adventure and danger. Brilliant read this one Chris. Looking forward to the next.
I've read every book of Chris's since the beginning. He is an absolute genius storyteller, each book grabs my attention from start to finish, they are always full of action, adventure and danger. Brilliant read this one Chris. Looking forward to the next.
January 16, 2024
I really enjoy these Indiana Jones type of Storylines, as they’re always an adventure novel. However, the use of profanity in the more recent books is totally unnecessary. This one is a good example of some vocabulary that needs editing… I would have given this adventure 5 stars, but for the unfortunate language.
September 23, 2020
Fun fact filled exciting journey
Sam and Tom never disappoint. Christopher Cartwright is a diligent master at weaving historical fact and history into a nail bitting edge of seat can’t put down story. Now have to wait for the next book!!!!
Sam and Tom never disappoint. Christopher Cartwright is a diligent master at weaving historical fact and history into a nail bitting edge of seat can’t put down story. Now have to wait for the next book!!!!
September 24, 2020
Another amazing episod ein the remarkable life of Sam Reilly , such a James Bond alike
who wouldn't want his adventures, dangerous or otherwise. Simply super. A mustfor fans
Beautifully written and proofread . Surprisingly Excellent!!!
who wouldn't want his adventures, dangerous or otherwise. Simply super. A mustfor fans
Beautifully written and proofread . Surprisingly Excellent!!!
October 8, 2020
Caught up in a web of.rich peoples schemes.
I love Sam and Tom and this book didn't disappoint me. Deceit and historical legends make for suspenseful adventure in this latest Sam Riley book
I love Sam and Tom and this book didn't disappoint me. Deceit and historical legends make for suspenseful adventure in this latest Sam Riley book
October 16, 2020
Sam Reilly is in trouble
This is another treasure hunt with a twist. Sam is kidnapped and made to work for the bad guys. And Tom and Genevieve race against the clock to find the treasure and save Sam. Fast paced, entertaining.
This is another treasure hunt with a twist. Sam is kidnapped and made to work for the bad guys. And Tom and Genevieve race against the clock to find the treasure and save Sam. Fast paced, entertaining.
February 20, 2021
I ve read the series and this one doesn’t disappoint. It has twists and turns, history mixed with thrills and spills that leaves u guessing til the very end. Even if you haven’t read his previous books you will enjoy this on its own. Highly recommend
March 2, 2021
Another great read by Christopher Cartwright!
The Sam Riley series is always entertaining and educational. There was a little too much repetitive information in this one, but it did help to cement the details.
The Sam Riley series is always entertaining and educational. There was a little too much repetitive information in this one, but it did help to cement the details.
April 26, 2021
Great read, well written, but...
I love the adventure of his books, but like others, he doesn't realize that there are many, many intelligent readers out there who find profanity to be a detriment not an asset.
I love the adventure of his books, but like others, he doesn't realize that there are many, many intelligent readers out there who find profanity to be a detriment not an asset.
April 4, 2022
Another Sam Reilly Special
Cartwright really does his homework homework for his tales of exciting reading. I love the way he inserts actual history into the fictional final product. I recommend this one for anyone who enjoys a good storyline…….
Cartwright really does his homework homework for his tales of exciting reading. I love the way he inserts actual history into the fictional final product. I recommend this one for anyone who enjoys a good storyline…….
May 27, 2022
Outstanding
Sam Reilly is at it again, and this time he’s on a very dangerous expedition to find the lost treasure of Alexander the Great. Very exciting and historically informative!
Sam Reilly is at it again, and this time he’s on a very dangerous expedition to find the lost treasure of Alexander the Great. Very exciting and historically informative!
May 29, 2022
Great
That was Reilly good. The adventures of Sam Reilly don't get old. The plot was pretty cool and the way the story ended wasn't what I was expecting. Thanks for another great story.
That was Reilly good. The adventures of Sam Reilly don't get old. The plot was pretty cool and the way the story ended wasn't what I was expecting. Thanks for another great story.
May 30, 2022
Wasn't impressed with the writing style or the defining of characters. Clive Cussler is much better and this book doesn't make it into my summer reading group. First and last book I will read written by Christopher Cartwright.
June 9, 2022
This is Christopher Cartwright at the top of his game. In Sam Reilly Book 22, Alexander's Treasure, Sam is adducted to search for the treasure of Alexander the Great, although he would have gone willingly. Lots of twists, lots of action and of course the regular, lovable crew.
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