Shadow of the Sentinel
Having been a professional treasure hunter for over four decades, there is not much I haven't seen relative to the profession. When I received my copy of Shadow of the Sentinel, I had a gut feeling it would be an interesting book because I've known treasure hunter Bob Brewer for a long time and have heard about him longer. I was unprepared, however, for the incredible insight and revelations betewwn the covers of this book. Brewer and co-author Warren Getler have explored the mysteries and the clandestine treasure-hoarding activities of the little known Knights of the Golden Circle to a degree never known before seen in the literature. The intricacies of this secretive and somewhat shadowy organization has eluded most researchers over the years. Legions of treasure hunters, professional and amateur, have tried for over a century to find some of the legendary deposits of gold and silver secreted away by the Knights to no avail. What separates Brewer from most cache hunters is that he actually finds the treasure, and he often does so after long, painstaking hours researching references, signs, and symbols. Then his real work begins - the deciphering of the numerous symbols and codes and unraveling the meanings behind them. The reader of Shadow of the Sentinel is carried along on a wild ride through history, the lore, the research, the search and importantly, the discovery of the hidden treasury of the Confederacy. Bob Brewer's journey form the beginning of this odyssey to the end is an amazing adventure few of us get to participate in. This book, on the other hand, is a good place to start.
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