Brison-Sparks Thrillers · Book 1
Beneath Hallowed Ground
Two men. Two eras. One deadly treasure.
When an FBI agent investigating Civil War gold finds his daughter kidnapped, he races to decode 150-year-old secrets. Two men, two eras, one deadly treasure buried at Gettysburg. History’s sins demand payment in blood. (full description)
Mystery • Suspense/Thriller • Historical
For fans of The Lincoln Myth and The Lincoln Conspiracy
“Beneath Hallowed Ground blends two stories into a fast paced, intriguing novel. One is at the height of the Civil War while the other is modern day. Both deal with the same, alluring topic… Gold!”
— Amazon Review
About the Book
A brutal murder on Sanibel Island launches FBI Agent Jason Sparks into a deadly hunt for Confederate gold worth $150 million, lost since the Civil War. But when professional criminals kidnap his daughter Jennifer to ensure his cooperation, the investigation becomes personal. Racing to decode encrypted letters between Confederate conspirators, Sparks soon realizes he can’t be sure whom to trust.
In 1862, Lieutenant Jackson Prescott accepts a secret mission from President Lincoln: infiltrate a Confederate gold smuggling operation that could swing British support to the South. Posing as a deserter, Prescott gains the trust of gentleman smuggler Parker Stallard, even as he falls in love with the captivating Abigail Stinson. As the Battle of Gettysburg approaches, Prescott must choose between duty and friendship, knowing his decision will echo across centuries.
Two timelines. Two men bound by duty. One treasure that corrupts all who seek it. When past and present collide at Gettysburg, the price of buried secrets will be paid in blood. A meticulously researched thriller that proves history’s wounds never truly heal.
More by Steven P. Locklin
What Readers Are Saying
“It takes a lot of talent to write a good novel. It takes more talent to write a second one. To combine two stories separated by 150 years yet linked together as a suspenseful mystery takes even more. Steven P. Locklin has managed to do this in Beneath Hallowed Ground.”
— Amazon Review
“I think Locklin did a masterful job of portraying just how terrible it is to go through such an experience. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading historical novels about the Civil War, but I would not restrict my recommendation only to that group.”
— Amazon Review
You’ll Enjoy This If You Like
- The Lincoln Myth by Steve Berry
- The Lincoln Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer
- A Blaze of Glory by Jeff Shaara
Book Details
- Print length: 472 pages (paperback)
- Published: May 15, 2013
- ISBN: 978-1-938821-18-9
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