Glitter and Gold

Name: Glitter and Gold
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Jill Beissel
ISBN: 9798899743726

Author: Jill Beissel

Narrator: Maria McCann

Unabridged: 11 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 03/23/2026

Categories: Fiction, Women, Friendship

Synopsis

A suspenseful, female-driven adventure mystery set in the Arizona wilderness, Glitter & Gold explores friendship, betrayal, and a deadly treasure hunt—perfect for fans of Danielle Trussoni. After her mother's death, Delaney Byrne faces escalating debts and a sister to support. Their home is burglarized, hinting at her mother’s obsession with a hidden treasure in Arizona's mountains. When her estranged best friend, Joss, proposes one final treasure hunt, Delaney is skeptical but desperate. As they delve into the wilderness, Delaney and Joss navigate a maze of old betrayals and hidden dangers. Each clue they uncover draws them closer to the treasure but deeper into risk. Delaney vows not to repeat her mother’s mistakes, but the mountain’s perils are relentless, and trust is scarce. Blending the high-stakes intrigue of Jane Harper’s The Dry with the atmospheric danger of Ruth Ware’s The Lying Game, Glitter & Gold is an adventure mystery about survival, buried secrets, and the price of chasing fortune and family across unforgiving terrain. "This novel brings back all the nostalgic excitement of The Goonies, but updates the tale for anyone whose risky dream has survived past childhood. Readers who brave the adventurous wilderness of Beissel's suspenseful, twisty tale will be richly rewarded."—Sara Flannery Murphy, author of The Wonder State

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda on July 02, 2025

3.5 stars rounded up. If The Goonies and National Treasure had a baby- this would be it! This cover + treasure hunt in the desert, sign me up! As soon as I read the premise I envisioned "The Lost Dutchman's Mine". For those that don't know- it's a supposed hidden gold mine in Arizona surrounded by t......more

Goodreads review by Noelle on October 24, 2025

Jill Beissel expertly weaves dual timelines throughout her story to vividly enhance the lives and details of the characters. With robust vocabulary rivaling Moira Rose (IYKYK), she truly takes you deep into the entire atmosphere of this story. The rag-tag team of The Goonies mixed with the adventure......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on September 02, 2025

A heart-pounding adventure with complex characters you can’t help but root for. Delaney and Joss—former best friends, but estranged for years—decide they must try one last time to unearth the treasure that Delaney’s mother, recently deceased, spent her entire life searching for. Hidden deep in the A......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Vacation Mode) on October 23, 2025

I really wanted to like this treasure hunting story more than I did. I love movies like National Treasure and The Goonies. Any storyline featuring a hidden treasure and people looking for it captures my attention. This one just didn't deliver for a few reasons. Delaney's mother spent her entire life......more

Goodreads review by Emily on January 17, 2026

Glitter and Gold is a gripping, well-written read that kept me fully engaged from start to finish. The pacing is strong, the tension never lets up, and I found myself constantly visualizing what was happening — the setting and emotions felt incredibly vivid throughout. It’s the kind of book that pul......more