“Castleman’s images of the 1906 earthquake and fire are vivid and compelling. You can smell the fear, feel the heat and hear the bedlam. His descriptions of present-day neighborhoods and local haunts are equally satisfying. The Lost Gold of San Francisco isn’t just a formula mystery. It’s a love letter to a place that Castleman knows intimately and adores.” —San Francisco Chronicle
“Part historical fiction, part can’t-put-it-down contemporary mystery. An uncommon combination of fact and fiction that makes San Francisco come to life.” —Sacramento Bee
“A seismic saga that begins with the 1906 earthquake and climaxes with the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. A love letter to San Francisco.” —San Jose Mercury-News
“Unforgettable. The Lost Gold takes readers on a thrill ride through San Francisco, from its posh parties to its dark underside, and showcases a bunch of characters who could only hail from the City by the Bay.” —Marin Independent Journal