Danger has a new destination.

An enigmatic invitation lures tech genius Avery Turner and thrill-seeker Carter Mosley away from their recent groundbreaking discovery of the General’s Gold, offering them a chance to join an expedition on the cutting edge of science. Drawn into the heart of Antarctica, they pursue a legendary shipwreck that is fabled to house the long-lost crown jewels of Norway. As they plunge into the quest, chilling tales of centuries-old curses and an unsolved murder emerge, hinting at connections more profound and perilous than they ever imagined.

With a stolen treasure worth millions at stake and the fate of the scientific expedition in question, Carter must complete the most dangerous dive of his life in the harshest conditions on the planet. As suspicious sabotage cripples their equipment and unforeseen dangers intensify, the duo depend on Avery’s innovative technology and their unwavering trust in each other. But amidst the ice, their gravest challenge might become determining friend from foe.

Following my recent review of The General’s Gold I was pleased to receive an advance copy of The Cardinal’s Curse, the second book in the Turner and Mosley Files series, due to be published in June.

Given how much I enjoyed the first book I was interested to see if the sequel could be as entertaining. I’m pleased to say that it was.

The basic plot has similarities with the first book as the same three protagonists, Avery, Carter and Harrison are involved in trying to recover some long lost treasure. The difference being that on this occasion they travel beyond their home area of the eastern USA to Antarctica and Europe. Needless to say, there are others who desire the treasure and are willing to take whatever action necessary to get it.

As almost expected, the action starts with a potentially dangerous dive off New York before it moves to the Antarctic. I particularly enjoyed that section of the book. The authors have done their research well, showing how tough life is in that area and the diving episode in near freezing water was extremely tense.

Once again LynDee Walker and Bruce Robert Coffin’s text is easy to follow, keeping the reader’s attention. The three lead characters blend well together and their interactions are entertaining and amusing. I also appreciate that they are relatively uncomplicated people. We are not burdened by any personal issues, troubled histories or injustices; they are there to achieve their goals and to entertain us.

As you have realised I am a real fan of the Turner and Mosley books. I have given The Cardinal’s Curse five stars.

LynDee Walker is the Amazon Charts bestselling author of two crime fiction series featuring strong heroines and “twisty, absorbing” mysteries. Her first Nichelle Clarke crime thriller, FRONT PAGE FATALITY, was nominated for the Agatha Award for best first novel, and her second Faith McClellan novel, LEAVE NO STONE, was named a 2020 Thriller Award finalist.

Before she started writing fiction, LynDee was an award-winning journalist who covered everything from ribbon cuttings to high level police corruption, and worked closely with the various law enforcement agencies that she reported on. Her work has appeared in newspapers and magazines across the U.S.

Aside from books, LynDee loves her family, her readers, travel, and coffee. She lives in Richmond, Virginia, where she is working on her next novel when she’s not juggling laundry and children’s sports schedules.

Bruce Robert Coffin is the award-winning author of the Detective Byron Mysteries. A former detective sergeant, he supervised all homicide and violent crime investigations for Maine’s largest city. Following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001, Bruce spent 4 years investigating counter-terrorism cases for the FBI, earning the Director’s Award, the highest award a non-agent can receive.

His short fiction appears in a number of anthologies, including Best American Mystery Stories 2016.