The Secret of Earnie's Island

Rumors of fortunes buried on the barrier island of the North Carolina coast have tantalized treasure hunters for centuries. Whether it was the bounty of pirates or the valuables hidden by wealthy plantation owners evading the plundering Union Army, the prospect of discovering hidden treasure has driven greedy men to commit heinous crimes. Harrison Thomas wrote a wildly successful novel on this subject. When the author fails to appear for a much anticipated book signing, his family calls the...