He is most famous for writing two series of crime novels, one following lapd detective harry bosch and a second featuring defense attorney mickey haller. Born in mobile, alabama on 22 nov 1938 to henry pankratius peter stadtherr and francis rosalie vorlick. Michael stadther, secrets of the alchemist dar treasure trove, inc. To be released fall 2006, this new book will launch an exciting new treasure hunt that spans the globe. The story is also about the evil alchemist dar who wants his dark fairies to live.
Michael stadther, author and illustrator of secrets of the alchemist dar, has loved treasure hunts ever since he was a boy, digging holes in his grandmothers yard, looking for buried treasure. In 2004 the author and illustrator michael stadther made publishing history when his first book, the selfpublished a treasures trove, appeared on nearly every bestseller list in the united states. Apr 23, 2010 where exactly in the united states were all the 12 tokens in the book a treasures trove found. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As a teen he read masquerade and dreamed that one day, he, too, would write a story and hide a treasure.
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Connelly has written and published 17 novels featuring bosch, and four novels following mickey haller. Doths in danger by michael stadther 2006, paperback. Michael stadthers sequel to a treasures trove is a fantasy story about dark and good fairies, spells and eclipses, and the authors signature characters. Michael connelly books list of books by author michael connelly. A fairy tale about real treasure for parents and children of all ages is an illustrated childrens book written by michael stadther and published in 2004 by treasure trove inc, which he incorporated to do so. Previously unbroken code in ny times bestselling book secrets. This new book provides stepbystep explanations on how to solve the puzzles leading to the locations of the original twelve gold tokens, hidden in locations across the u. A fairy tale about real treasure for parents and children of all ages by michael stadther and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Where exactly in the united states were all the 12 tokens in the book a treasures trove found. Official solution book to a treasures trove michael. Where exactly in the united states were all the 12 tokens. Black silent majority, by michael javen fortner the. Michael connelly books list of books by author michael. A fairy tale about real treasure for parents and children of all ages, and more on.
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