Hilton Head Island should be a paradise. But when treasure hunter Charles Gramer discovers a 300‑year‑old map to pirate William Hilton’s lost fortune, he stumbles onto a secret powerful men have killed to protect.
What begins as a dream find quickly turns deadly. A ruthless crime boss wants the treasure for himself. People will do anything to keep the island’s buried history from being exposed. With his new love Mary at his side, Charles is forced into a dangerous race across Sea Pines and the South Carolina Lowcountry… where every marsh, inlet, and beach may hide a clue…or a corpse.
When paradise becomes a battleground, Charles must untangle a centuries‑old mystery, outwit organized crime, and decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice for the truth. Because on this island, the past isn’t dead… it’s armed and waiting.



