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Locked & Found
A MYSTERY BOX. A DEAD CHILD. WHO HOLDS THE KEY TO UNLOCKING IT ALL?
~ A Contemporary, Time slip Family Mystery - with a pinch of Paranormal ~
Locked & Found is the first of three in the Lockheart Mysteries series.
Jess Warren’s life has more dramas than Netflix, but her dreams of becoming an actress are over when her family returns to Scotland to live.Stuck in the back sticks of Aberdeenshire, Jess finds herself stranded in a creepy loft with her deceptively demure cousin, Ella Lockheart.
After a heart-pounding paranormal encounter, Jess is adamant she wants nothing more to do with what they’ve found. But Ella, used to getting what she wants, is not about to give up on Jess so easily.
If Jess has any hope of fitting in to her new life in the country, then she’ll have to accept a different kind of drama; one that makes no sense, is completely unpredictable, and may not come with the happy ending she longs for.
Together, the girls must use every key they have to unlock their family’s hidden secrets and see if the Lockheart family really is as unbreakable as their parents believe.
If you like your heart strings pulled, family saga mysteries, and a touch of romance, then you will love moving to Scotland with Jess and her family in, LOCKED & FOUND.
The assortment of adventures both sweet and savoury, will melt your heart and leave you eager to experience another Lockheart Mystery.
Buy the book and join Jess & Ella as they uncover the Lockheart Family secrets today!
What readers are saying:
“Two girls find a magical set of keys, taking them on a journey of a lifetime. A modern day story with a twist of fantasy that will leave you breathless until the end.”Amy B
“A well written story that unfolds as cousins, Jess & Ella, search for answers about a strange set of keys. Glimpsing the story from the past & present, you’ll journey along with them to uncover the truth.”Lauren B
“I was pulled into the story right away. I'm always a fan of a great mystery. I really liked how I got to discover the information along with Jess – Great Fun!”Kristine W
“Great Story. Lovable Characters. A delightful read.”Michelle M
~ A Contemporary, Time slip Family Mystery - with a pinch of Paranormal ~
Locked & Found is the first of three in the Lockheart Mysteries series.
Jess Warren’s life has more dramas than Netflix, but her dreams of becoming an actress are over when her family returns to Scotland to live.Stuck in the back sticks of Aberdeenshire, Jess finds herself stranded in a creepy loft with her deceptively demure cousin, Ella Lockheart.
After a heart-pounding paranormal encounter, Jess is adamant she wants nothing more to do with what they’ve found. But Ella, used to getting what she wants, is not about to give up on Jess so easily.
If Jess has any hope of fitting in to her new life in the country, then she’ll have to accept a different kind of drama; one that makes no sense, is completely unpredictable, and may not come with the happy ending she longs for.
Together, the girls must use every key they have to unlock their family’s hidden secrets and see if the Lockheart family really is as unbreakable as their parents believe.
If you like your heart strings pulled, family saga mysteries, and a touch of romance, then you will love moving to Scotland with Jess and her family in, LOCKED & FOUND.
The assortment of adventures both sweet and savoury, will melt your heart and leave you eager to experience another Lockheart Mystery.
Buy the book and join Jess & Ella as they uncover the Lockheart Family secrets today!
What readers are saying:
“Two girls find a magical set of keys, taking them on a journey of a lifetime. A modern day story with a twist of fantasy that will leave you breathless until the end.”Amy B
“A well written story that unfolds as cousins, Jess & Ella, search for answers about a strange set of keys. Glimpsing the story from the past & present, you’ll journey along with them to uncover the truth.”Lauren B
“I was pulled into the story right away. I'm always a fan of a great mystery. I really liked how I got to discover the information along with Jess – Great Fun!”Kristine W
“Great Story. Lovable Characters. A delightful read.”Michelle M
386 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 28, 2018
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July 24, 2019
Locked and Found is about two fourteen year old cousins, Jess and Ella, who find a family memory box in the attic full of mystery items including a set of keys. This discovery brings them on a journey for answers about who left the items behind and what happened to the baby who once wore the little dress the keys were wrapped in. The journey leads the girls up their family tree and back and to unexpected new information about their family.
For readers in the U.S., this books takes place in Scotland and the author is from New Zealand so there are some words throughout you might not be familiar with such as tyre instead of tire and mum instead of mom. But don’t let this intimidate you. It greatly adds to the depth of the culture of the story.
I know they say don’t judge a book by its cover, but I admit I always do. The beautiful cover is what first drew me to this book. And as a professional genealogist, I became very intrigued when the girls began looking at their family tree, the family castle, family photos, and their family stories. I love books that talk about how people are connected to each other. One of my favorite parts of the book was when they began finding where each key fit and the excitement of finding the clues left inside each container.
Things really began heating up when the girls decided to go full out in their search and I couldn’t put the book down until I learned all the family secrets!
This is a clean book with no violence, cussing, or steamy scenes and is appropriate for all ages. Although I would call this a Young Adult book based on the age of the main characters, adults will love it too. I’m an adult, and I loved it!
For readers in the U.S., this books takes place in Scotland and the author is from New Zealand so there are some words throughout you might not be familiar with such as tyre instead of tire and mum instead of mom. But don’t let this intimidate you. It greatly adds to the depth of the culture of the story.
I know they say don’t judge a book by its cover, but I admit I always do. The beautiful cover is what first drew me to this book. And as a professional genealogist, I became very intrigued when the girls began looking at their family tree, the family castle, family photos, and their family stories. I love books that talk about how people are connected to each other. One of my favorite parts of the book was when they began finding where each key fit and the excitement of finding the clues left inside each container.
Things really began heating up when the girls decided to go full out in their search and I couldn’t put the book down until I learned all the family secrets!
This is a clean book with no violence, cussing, or steamy scenes and is appropriate for all ages. Although I would call this a Young Adult book based on the age of the main characters, adults will love it too. I’m an adult, and I loved it!
March 21, 2020
I found it very absorbing
As a first novel it was a great success. In part because the twisting story line was so very interesting. It was also well written with only a few errors that were not caught in edit. I loved the characters. The girls especially, although if they were mine I'm sure I would have knocked their heads together. 😊 I'm very interested in genealogy and history, this mystery had all the right components put together the way you want them. I do recommend this delightful book.
As a first novel it was a great success. In part because the twisting story line was so very interesting. It was also well written with only a few errors that were not caught in edit. I loved the characters. The girls especially, although if they were mine I'm sure I would have knocked their heads together. 😊 I'm very interested in genealogy and history, this mystery had all the right components put together the way you want them. I do recommend this delightful book.
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