White Treasure: A Novel - Hardcover

Punch, R Jack

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0595673937 ISBN 13: 9780595673933

Publisher: iUniverse, 2006

Synopsis

Wilbur Bone must use all his inner-strength to control his emotions as he drives his lifelong best friend, Michael Moresby, to the airport for the last time. On the seat next to him, is a box containing Michael’s remains. Minutes later, Wilbur steps onto a two-seater plane with Michael’s ashes and heads to Lake Ontario where he carries out his friend’s final wishes. As Wilbur begins grieving his loss, he learns that Michael has left him his dive boat and business, sixteen photographs of sunken ships, and a mysterious poem. But there is only one problem: Wilbur has never conquered the fears that overtake him when he dives. Still, Wilbur knows that Michael spent a lifetime fruitlessly diving for treasure and feels obligated to continue his quest. Now as danger looms ahead, Wilbur must determine whether the clues will actually lead to riches and, more importantly, if he can survive the treacherous, deep waters of Lake Ontario. White Treasure is the thrilling tale of a retired English teacher’s adventure after he inherits his best friend’s diving boat and risky mission beneath the surface of a Canadian lake.

About this title

Synopsis

When Wilbur Bone inherits his friend Michael's dive boat, he knows his quality of life will definitely improve-that is, if he can survive the treacherous and deep waters of Lake Ontario. After the monetary assets are divided among Michael's kids, Wilbur learns that he has just inherited Michael's personal belongings, including his boat, the Gold Hunter. Apprehensive at first, Wilbur soon finds himself enjoying the sense of relaxation and renewed energy that accompanies diving. He starts receiving requests to charter scuba outings, to which he readily agrees. After a chain of events plunges Wilbur into the petrifying depths of the lake, his peaceful life is shattered as violence and greed invade his quiet life. When Wilbur finds a poem left for him by his old friends, he initially blows it off. Was Michael actually trying to communicate with Wilbur through the cryptic verses left in the cigar box?

About the Author

R. Jack Punch is a scuba diving instructor at Genesee Community College in Batavia, New York. He lives on the shore of Lake Ontario and has dived there for more than thirty-five years.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0595673937
• ISBN 13: 9780595673933
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 166