Treasure within James Frey's 'Endgame: The Calling'

Man on a mission: Author James Frey wants his books to be enjoyed in as many forms as possible, as movies, videos, and games. - Photo from facebook.com/bigjimindustries

James Frey’s latest book hides clues to half a million dollars in gold in the real world.

You know how educators are always going on and on about how valuable reading is? Well, in the case of a new sci-fi trilogy called Endgame, they’re literally correct: reading the first book in American author James Frey’s apocalyptic series might just win you US$500,000 (RM1.6mil) in gold.