Worldwide Treasure Hunt Launches September 2006

Fantasy Adventure Book Containing Hidden Clues in its Pages to Ignite Search for over US$2 million in Jewelled Rings

Countries across Asia will have the chance to join in a worldwide treasure hunt for jewels worth over $2 million U.S. when Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, by Michael Stadther, goes on sale internationally on September 26th 2006.

Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, the sequel to The New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure, A Treasure’s Trove, will be simultaneously released all over the world. The clues concealed in the book’s pages will let anyone, anywhere in the world, who can read English, get one of the real Aaron Basha-designed rings. Anyone can look for clues in the book, solve the clues and, if they meet all of the requirements in the Official Rules printed in the back of Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, be awarded a ring.

Michael’s first book, A Treasure’s Trove, was a national phenomenon in the U.S. The book contained clues that, when deciphered, led readers to the locations of gold tokens hidden in locations throughout the continental United States. The tokens were redeemed for magnificent jewels inspired by the Forest Creatures in the tale. Now Stadther widens the opportunity for eager treasure hunters by increasing the value and amount of treasure and opening the hunt to the world market.

For Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, Michael Stadther worked with internationally renowned jeweller, Aaron Basha, to assemble a custom-designed collection of 100 jewelled rings valued together at approximately $2 million U.S.

Like his first book, Secrets of the Alchemist Dar will appeal to children, families and adults. During the hunt launched by A Treasure’s Trove, adults throughout the United States became obsessed with solving the book’s puzzles and dubbed themselves ‘trovers’. Likewise, families spread out across the nation or spanning several generations worked together to try and solve the

clues to the real treasure.

With significantly more valuable treasure at stake, Secrets of the Alchemist Dar’s worldwide hunt is predicted by publishing industry insiders to ignite even more excitement – this time on a much larger scale.

“I wanted to create a treasure hunt that could engage millions – adults and children alike – and provide adventure, fun and opportunity for everyone,” said Stadther. “America’s enthusiasm for the first hunt caught me off guard – I had no idea that the idea of a treasure hunt embedded in a book would capture the imagination of readers. I think the first hunt’s accessibility as an activity

The English-language version of the book, written, illustrated and published by Michael Stadther, will be distributed in countries across Asia by Simon and Schuster.

Secrets of the Alchemist Dar goes on sale at the end of September, but copies can be pre-ordered at your favourite bookseller or on the Secrets of the Alchemist Dar website www.alchemistdar.com . Order your copy early so you can start searching for clues to the treasure as soon as the hunt officially begins on September 26th.

Five new children’s activity and colouring books will be available to coincide with the autumn release of Secrets of the Alchemist Dar. Each will contain an age-appropriate hidden puzzle that will direct children to the clue in Secrets of the Alchemist Dar. Titles include:

* Doths in Danger

* Pook’s Tale

* What Booger Knows

* Wings and Rings

* Zac’s Forest Friends

A Treasure’s Trove Puzzle Book Companion 2: 101 New! Puzzles, Clues, Maps, Tantalizing Tales and Stories of Real Treasure, also written and published by Stadther, is designed to get readers thinking like treasure hunters and acclimating them to seeing things they might not ordinarily notice. The Puzzle Book Companion also contains accounts of historical treasure hunts, as well as

About A Treasure’s Trove:

Written, illustrated and published by Michael Stadther, A Treasure’s Trove, the prequel to Secrets of the Alchemist Dar, is a beautifully illustrated adventure story that unfolds far beyond the typical tale of good versus evil; it is the book that launched a nationwide hunt for real treasure.

The book captured the hearts and imaginations of children – both boys and girls – and families all over the United States, not just with its plot but with its highly original way of getting readers involved. Concealed in its pages are clues that, when deciphered, led readers to the locations of gold tokens hidden in separate sites throughout the continental United States. The tokens were redeemed for magnificent jewels.

First published on November 12, 2004, A Treasure’s Trove rapidly climbed the nation’s bestseller lists, where it remained for months, including reaching #2 on The New York Times Best Seller List (Children’s Paperbacks) and #1 on Publisher’s Weekly Bestsellers List (Children’s Picture Books). Treasure Trove, Inc., Stadther’s publishing company, sold the film rights to Cruise/Wagner in association with Paramount. For more information, visit www.atreasurestrove.com .

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SOURCE: A Treasure’s Trove

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