Neptune's Fortune is a riveting true story filled with heroism, greed, piracy, sunken treasure, and adventure on the high seas. Renowned authors like Eric Schlosser, Hampton Sides, and Scott Anderson praise this splendid historical tale, which has been meticulously researched and exceptionally told.

The narrative centers around a legendary Spanish galleon, the San Jose, which sank with over $1 billion in gold and silver. This extraordinary tale follows one man’s obsessive quest to uncover the fate of the ship, as recounted by the Sunday Times bestselling author of Madhouse at the End of the Earth.

Roger Dooley, an unlikely treasure seeker, stumbled upon the story of the San Jose through an accidental discovery in a Spanish archive in the 1980s. The galleon had once gathered immense riches from the New World, destined for the King of Spain, but met a tragic end in a fierce battle with British ships off the coast of Cartagena.

Though Dooley's background as a diver was unorthodox, his relentless dedication and fervor for the search led him to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges. As he contended with well-funded competitors and famous treasure hunters, he skillfully navigated the high seas in pursuit of a three-hundred-year-old shipwreck.

Neptune's Fortune invites readers into a world of maritime adventure and historical intrigue, showcasing a unique quest that ignited national hopes and aspirations. This tale illuminates the tireless pursuit of a lost fortune and the decades-long endeavor to reveal the treasures lying at the ocean's depths.

With endorsements like “brilliantly written” by David Gibbins and rave reviews calling it “a thoroughly engrossing read” by Susan Orlean, this book is a masterful representation of the fascination and folly of treasure-hunting.

Page count: 384, Dimensions: 15.1x15.1cm