Glitter and Gold

A suspenseful, female-driven adventure mystery set in the Arizona wilderness, Glitter & Gold explores friendship, betrayal, and a deadly treasure hunt—perfect for fans of Danielle Trussoni.
After her mother's death, Delaney Byrne faces escalating debts and a sister to support. Their home is burglarized, hinting at her mother’s obsession with a hidden treasure in Arizona's mountains. When her estranged best friend, Joss, proposes one final treasure hunt, Delaney is skeptical but desperate.
As they delve into the wilderness, Delaney and Joss navigate a maze of old betrayals and hidden dangers. Each clue they uncover draws them closer to the treasure but deeper into risk. Delaney vows not to repeat her mother’s mistakes, but the mountain’s perils are relentless, and trust is scarce.
Blending the high-stakes intrigue of Jane Harper’s The Dry with the atmospheric danger of Ruth Ware’s The Lying Game, Glitter & Gold is an adventure mystery about survival, buried secrets, and the price of chasing fortune and family across unforgiving terrain.

Jill Beissel is a seasoned writer hailing from Phoenix. By day, she crafts compelling advertising copy; by night, she delves into fictional worlds.
Her stories explore the intricate dance between mothers and daughters and unravel the layers of female friendships, all set against atmospheric backdrops that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Outside her worlds of words, Jill enjoys moments with her husband and two young kids, loses herself in riveting reads, sips on coffee, and secretly hopes for more rain showers in Phoenix—a true pluviophile in the heart of the desert.