Samuel Gates has always been drawn to tale of brave explorers and far off lands. But stories are not enough to live on when, in 1612, the Gates family loses everything. To help restore their reputation and seek a new fortune, Samuel, along with his brother William, must leave the familiar streets of London for an uncertain world - the Americas. As he crosses the Atlantic, Samuel meets a man who speaks of a hidden treasure somewhere in the Jamestown colony. However, before Samuel can decipher his garbled message, the man mysteriously dies. Now, with only a letter and a few cryptic clues to go on, Samuel finds himself caught up in a hunt that goes back to the very beginnings of the New World - to Roanoke and a vanished colony.

John Raleigh Gates has been raised on stories of mysterious treasure and the elaborate tricks used to hide the wealth. But with the colonies on the verge of a revolution, John is too busy—and scared—to bother with make believe. That is, until he discovers a clue that could lead to an immense treasure. With war on the horizon, it will be up to John to follow the clues and take the ride of a lifetime.

The Revolutionary War has been won. The United States of America is now struggling to broaden her boundaries. And as new territories are claimed and named, two siblings discover the high price of freedom. Adam Benjamin Gates and his twin sister, Rebecca, have heard their father’s tales of his part in the Revolutionary War and his discovery of a great treasure that helped the Patriots. But they have grown tired of living in the past and long for the adventure and excitement promised in this newborn country. When they hear whispers of a voyage to be undertaken to explore the recently purchased Louisiana Territory, the siblings are determined to take part. Soon, Adam and Rebecca find themselves on a dangerous journey into uncharted lands. But the greatest danger is yet to come when they learn of a treasure hidden deep in the wilderness. Set during some of the most important moments in American history, the Gates Family Mysteries follow the ancestors of Benjamin Franklin Gates (Immortalized by Nicholas cage) as they search for treasure and strive to clear their family name.

Matthew Gates' older brother Thomas is convinced a treasure lies hidden with someone or something named Charlotte. But Matthew wants treasure that is more accesible. So, when in 1848, the first rumors of gold in California start spreading, Matthew eagerly leaves his family behind and goes West to seek his fame and fortune. A year later, Matthew is part of the original Forty-Niners, with a claim and no money—yet. But then he overhears a fellow miner discussing odd glyphs found in his mine and Matthew's family instincts kick in. He sets out to see if the glyphs lead to something bigger than all the gold in California and in the process stumbles upon a group of Forty-Niners who will stop at nothing to claim a fortune. Set during some of the most important moments in American history, the "Gates Family Mysteries "follow the ancestors of Benjamin Franklin Gates (immortalized by Nicholas Cage) as they search for treasure and strive to clear their family name.

The twenties have started with a roar. But Jay Gates longs for peace and quiet. Always more content to keep his head in the history books, Jay finds America's current tumult distracting. But when a clue lands in his lap that hints of the Charlotte he has heard so much of from family legend, his treasure hunting instincts kick in. And all too soon, Jay finds seeking adventure instead of hiding from it. "Roaring In "brings the Gate Family series to a satisfying conclusion. Starring several of the Gates portrayed in the two blockbuster films, the clues, action, and adventures keep roaring on until the very last page.