Recent Release, "Drake's Bay," from Page Publishing Author Anthony Mills, is a Riveting Tale of Francis Drake's Hidden Treasure and the Modern Crew Seeking It

Vallejo, CA, September 02, 2026 --(PR.com)-- Anthony Mills has completed a new book, "Drake's Bay," a gripping tale set across two centuries of obsession and discovery. In the late sixteenth century, the legendary English explorer Francis Drake sailed the Golden Hind along the California coast, discovering what he called "a faire and good Baye"—christened New Albion. According to historical records, Drake's crew cached approximately fourteen tons of silver and gold on these remote shores while repairs were underway, yet only twenty-nine tons arrived in England upon their September 1580 return. What became of the remainder has haunted treasure hunters ever since. Fast forward to the late twentieth century, where an unlikely band of fishermen spot mysterious lights dancing across the cliffs near Point Reyes. When a violent summer storm and flooding tide reveal ancient, iron-bound timbers on the beach, the crew wonders if they've finally stumbled upon Drake's lost cache.

The author brings authentic maritime knowledge and historical curiosity to his narrative, drawing from his own extensive experience with Military Sealift Command. Mills crafted this novel during the quiet isolation of independent transits, channeling years of professional seafaring into a tale that blends fact with thrilling speculation. His background, rooted in adventure through both family heritage and personal career, provides genuine credibility to his characters' maritime pursuits and the perilous waters they navigate.

"Drake's Bay" explores timeless themes of adventure, legacy, and the human drive to uncover secrets buried by time. Readers will navigate alongside the Colonel, the bard Bob Moore, the wayward Norwegian Johannesen and his mongrel dog, and the naive Tod as their hapless expedition unfolds across a four-hundred-year mystery. The stakes are high, the ocean unforgiving, and the truth as elusive as the fortune that may or may not await them in Northern California's inconspicuous coves and shadowed cliffs.
"This novel allowed me to merge my passion for history with the seafaring world I've inhabited for decades," said Mills. "I wanted to capture not just the thrill of treasure hunting, but the complex relationships and unexpected bonds that form when ordinary people find themselves caught in extraordinary circumstances."

Published by Page Publishing, Anthony Mills's enthralling work transports readers to windswept coastlines and into the hearts of determined seekers. This novel will captivate anyone drawn to maritime mysteries, historical adventure, and the allure of lost fortunes waiting to be recovered.

Readers who wish to experience this mesmerizing work can purchase "Drake's Bay" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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