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.

Billionaire's Curse, The (The Archer Legacy)

Children's Books

Newsome, Richard

Action & Adventure

WaldenPond

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 mysterious relative he never knew. 
But that's not all—because, as we discover, Gerald's great aunt was murdered. And now it's up to Gerald to find out who did it.

The Billionaire's Curse (Archer Legacy (Quality))

Walden Pond Press

It's only been a month since Gerald Wilkins became the richest kid on earth and uncovered a plot of murder and deception stretching back hundreds of years. But the events of The Billionaire's Curse were just the beginning.
As book two opens, Gerald, Sam, and Ruby discover that Gerald's family has been protecting a secret concerning nothing less than the fate of the world. Now the three are off to India in a desperate attempt to uncover the truth before their enemies do. 
It's entirely possible this month may be even more eventful than the last.

The Emerald Casket (The Archer Legacy)

It has only been a month since Gerald Wilkins be-came the richest kid on earth. One month since he found out his great-aunt Geraldine had left him all her fortune and, with it, a murder mystery, clues to a diamond heist, and a target on his back. One month since Sir Mason Green made off with the contents of the diamond casket, an object of unspeakable power. And you thought your school vacation was eventful.
As book two of the Archer Legacy opens, Gerald, Ruby, and Sam come upon papers, drawings, and reams of research, all indicating that Gerald's family has been protecting a secret concerning nothing less than the fate of the world. Now Gerald and his friends are off to India to try to find out the truth. Friendships will be forged and broken. A city buried under the sea will be rediscovered. A whole mess of pigeons will be involved. And Gerald is going to have to make a choice between his love for his friends and the darkest desires of his heart.
It's entirely possible that this month might be even more eventful than the last.

The Emerald Casket (Archer Legacy (Quality))

Literature & Fiction

The life of Australian teen Gerald Wilkins changed forever when he inherited twenty billion pounds and a mystery to solve. In The Mask of Destiny, Gerald believes his enemy Sir Mason Green will be put in prison for murder. Instead, Gerald is accused of murder himself. He’ll have to find the last of three emerald caskets to clear his name. The search takes him, Ruby, Sam, and Mr. Fry to Paris, Rome, Athens, and Delphi. They discover Delphi once held the greatest treasure on earth. It could still be there, waiting to be found by someone good. Or evil… Anthony Horowitz fans will love the extreme adventure, exotic locals, and illustrations in The Mask of Destiny, the rollicking conclusion to the Archer Legacy trilogy.

The Mask of Destiny (The Archer Legacy)

The Mask of Destiny (Archer Legacy)

The Billionaire's Curse

Harper Trophy Canada

Young Gerald Wilkins’ life is in danger. The world’s mostvaluable diamond has been stolen and a guard lies unconsciousin the British Museum, two sedative darts protrudingfrom his backside -- not something Gerald Wilkins knows orcares anything about. Not until he finds himself on a privateluxury jet heading to London for the funeral of a great aunt hehas never met. Not until he inherits her estate, worth twentybillion pounds. Not until he opens a bundle of envelopes sheleft behind.Was she murdered? Who stole the diamond? And what isthe mysterious artifact that everyone seems to be searching for?With the help of the Valentine twins -- the rat-fearing Samand the gymnastic champ Ruby -- Gerald’s got a mystery tosolve. A mystery that will take him into secret passageways, amusty jumbled bookshop, an ancient crypt, the tower of a ruinedchurch and a colossal cavern where the secret of a pricelesstreasure lies protected by deadly booby traps.The Billionaire’s Curse is an irresistible action story withan array of curious characters, some ancient folklore and anengrossing whodunit guaranteed to keep young and not-so-youngup late turning the pages.

The Billionaire's Curse (The Archer Legacy)

HarperTrophy

It’s been two weeks since the events in the English countryside.Two weeks since the diamond casket was opened. Twoweeks since Mason Green disappeared with an object that Gerald’sfamily had been keeping secret for centuries. And whileeveryone knows that Green will resurface again, no one knowswhat his next move will be. No one . . . except Gerald.
Breaking into Green’s room at the Rattigan club, Gerald,Ruby and Sam discover that the diamond casket was actuallyone of three ancient boxes containing objects of great power.After our heroes accept an invitation from Mr. Gupta to visitIndia, they discover that it may be the resting place of the emeraldcasket. But India holds more than just the casket: it also hasassassins bent on stopping them at all costs, a great city underthe sea, and Alisha Gupta, who Ruby can’t stand, and Geraldand Sam can’t see enough of.
Richard Newsome has crafted a sequel that more thandelivers on the promise of the first book, and sets us up for abreathtaking conclusion.

Emerald Casket

Harpercollins

The Billionaire’s Curse ended with the priceless Noor Jehan diamond safely returned to Mr. Gupta, but the villain Sir Mason Green is still at large, and a question mark hangs over the fate of his thin, murderous henchman.
It’s been two weeks since the events in the English countryside. Two weeks since the diamond casket was opened. Two weeks since Mason Green disappeared with an object that Gerald’s family had been keeping secret for centuries. And while everyone knows that Green will resurface again, no one knows what his next move will be. No one . . . except Gerald.
Breaking into Green’s room at the Rattigan club, Gerald, Ruby and Sam discover that the diamond casket was actually one of three ancient boxes containing objects of great power. After our heroes accept an invitation from Mr. Gupta to visit India, they discover that it may be the resting place of the emerald casket. But India holds more than just the casket: it also has assassins bent on stopping them at all costs, a great city under the sea, and Alisha Gupta, who Ruby can’t stand and Gerald and Sam can’t see enough of.
Richard Newsome has crafted a sequel that more than delivers on the promise of the first book and sets readers up for a breathtaking conclusion.

Emerald Casket (The Archer Legacy)

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