The Secret of the 48th Foot

The Secret of the 48th Foot is a suspense novel set in West Virginia and western Maryland, following academics Ben and Julia as they chase clues to a legendary lost treasure connected to General Braddock's 1755 defeat near present-day Pittsburgh.

Written by Forest Bowman, the 272-page book follows the pair as they race against a dangerous rival group also after the fortune, making for a fast-paced regional thriller woven with local history.

• 272 pages
• Author: Forest Bowman