The Billionaire's Curse

Name: The Billionaire's Curse
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Richard Newsome
ISBN: 9780061995279

Author: Richard Newsome

Narrator: James Clamp

Unabridged: 7 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Walden Pond Press

Published: 05/18/2010

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Mystery & Detective, Action & Adventure Stories

Synopsis

Gerald Wilkins never considered himself a particularly exceptional thirteen-year-old. But that was before he inherited twenty billion pounds, a Caribbean island, a yacht, and three estates from a great-aunt he never knew. With this fortune, however, comes a letter. One from his great-aunt Geraldine. One that tells Gerald that she was murdered, and that it's up to him to find out why. Along with his friends Ruby and Sam, Gerald embarks on a journey that will lead him from the British Museum to dodgy social clubs for the disgustingly rich to mansions in the English countryside to secret places far underground. Who was Geraldine Archer? And what secrets was she hiding? Unless Gerald, Sam, and Ruby can find out before the killer does, they may be next.

About Richard Newsome

Richard Newsome is the author of the first two books in the Archer Legacy, The Billionaire's Curse and The Emerald Casket. In researching the trilogy, Richard traveled to England, India, France, Italy, and Greece, visiting many of the historical sites featured in the books. He lives with his family in Brisbane, Australia.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Colleen

A delightful kids’ adventure with smart, capable heroes Australian author Richard Newsome’s debut novel is a delight! The Billionaire’s Curse is the first in a trilogy and I can’t wait to read the sequels. He is a fabulous story-teller whose murder mystery full of quirky characters, spunky kids, cre......more

Goodreads review by Linda

AWESOME! I actually bought book #2 first but wisely decided to get this book, #1 of the Archer Legacy, first. If you like action-packed adventure, meet Indiana Jones Jr. Never mind that the book was meant for middle grade readers; you'll love it! My only complaints about the story is that if it's me......more

Goodreads review by Midas

I literally made an account to review this book because I went on a one hour journey trying to remember its name. I used to love this book. When I was in primary school, like 10ish, I INHALED this thing in like a day. The story had me absolutely hooked. It's been over 10 years now and I still think a......more