Beyond Another Lock

by Mac Fletcher

168 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 17, 2026

About the author

I was born and still live in South Staffordshire UK. I loved telling stories (tall ones of course) from an early age, and writing developed from there. At six or seven I realised one needs far less nerve to tell stories on paper than in public, and if they're lousy no one ever need know (you've guessed, I've written some lousy ones).
I have a lot of interests, though the narrowboat my wife and I bought and fitted out remains the greatest of my passions. The UK waterways are a microcosm: an echo of Georgian times, with a pace of life to match.
Many of my hobbies are in some way creative: gardening, drawing & painting, computer graphics, photography ... and of course writing. Too old for most active sports, and never brilliant either, I try to keep fit by swimming regularly - and walking.
I've written several full-length novels, but despite a fair amount of interest having been shown in my work, I remained unpublished in print until Death Must Go On! Now available on Kindle, it was my first attempt at black comedy, and as such a total departure from my other novels. I'm still not sure how well it works, but the fact that quite a few people have expressed the pleasure they took in reading it has made the effort worthwhile... to the point that I have a similar novel in progress.
My other published books - both on Kindle - are basically mystery thrillers with a mildly subjective view of the characters and, I hope,a degree of humour.
I will welcome ANY comments on my work (I won't be a hypocrite, especially kind ones) and welcome all correspondence via email to macfletcher043@gmail.com
Thanks very much for taking the time to read this - and my books I hope!
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Mac Fletcher

Reviews

[David Archer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading Beyond Another Lock felt like stepping into a little world full of wonder and heart. Mac Fletcher has a way of making even tiny frogs feel like real characters you care about. I found myself rooting for the Chocolate Frogs as they navigated their miniature boat, facing risks and challenges way bigger than their size. The mission to reunite a frog with his family made the story feel warm and meaningful, and I couldn’t help but smile at how Fletcher shows teamwork, bravery, and kindness in such simple yet powerful ways. His writing is gentle and vivid, and I loved how he paints this tiny world so fully that you feel like you’re traveling with them. This book isn’t just a fun adventure—it’s a story that lingers, showing that courage, friendship, and heart can come in the smallest packages. Fletcher has a special touch, and this third book proves he really knows how to make readers care about every little detail in his world.