Threshold

by Andy Lockwood, Brian Ritson (Illustrator), Bailey Lockwood (Editor)

After the death of her grandmother, Cate inherits an antique mirror. The frame is detailed and ageless. The glass unmarred and impeccable. The reflection... Cate can't quite put her finger on it, but there's something wrong with the way her reflection looks back at her. Cate assumes the mirror has a storied history, but it doesn't seem to have any history at all. Previous owners have all died or disappeared, leaving Cate to piece together the origin of this mysterious heirloom. At first, this didn't seem like a problem, but Cate's ordinary life is twisting in unusual ways since taking ownership of the artifact. Plagued by nightmares and haunted by her own reflection, she can hardly close her eyes, afraid of what new glimmer she might find looking back at her. Perhaps it is exhaustion. Perhaps it is something else entirely.

166 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2020

About the author

Andy Lockwood is a writer, an artist, and above all: a dreamer. He got his start in screenwriting and filmmaking where he discovered his obsessive love of storytelling.
He is the author of two novels, Empty Hallways and House of Thirteen; a 12-part serial thriller, At Calendar’s End; and is a regular contributor to horror anthologies. He is always working on another piece of writing, whether it is a novel, a story, or something else entirely. When not slaving away at the keyboard, he spends his time buying books he does not have time to read, and delving into mediums he has no time to fully explore, but he dabbles in them anyway.
He lives in mid-Michigan with his amazingly talented and entirely-too-supportive wife, their delightfully boisterous daughter, a brood of cats, and a misguided idea of what it means to be an adult.

Reviews

[Jordan J. Scavone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Andy has this ability to weave horror and tragedy in a way that other people only dream of. He is able to generate genuine fear without having to be disgusting or vulgar, the kind of fear that sticks with you and surprises you in the middle of the night. Threshold pulls together charming and interesting characters that you want to know in real-life, with the subtle kind of horror that truly sticks with you. Andy is able to drive at 80 miles per hour but knows the exact moment to slow down to really let the moments sink in. Threshold is legitimately spooky and harkens back to an era of tragedy that rare in this day. I can all but promise you that you won’t be running off to look at your reflection anytime soon.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't often read horror type books. Though I like them I just end up not finding them when looking for something to read. This one was written well. And a quick read unlike Steven King horror books that take me forever and I sometimes lose interest. I felt I knew the characters well and I was pulled into their story quickly and easily. I did read this while on vacation where there are a lot more mirrors than in my own house. Causing me to do a lot of double takes while walking by.

[Ryanne Nichols · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the way Andy Lockwood almost always includes some form of love in his horror stories. Nowhere is this the case more than in Threshold. We meet a young couple, everything is going well when, 💥 BAM 💥 it all goes horribly wrong. Mr. Lockwood is also great at making the tiniest flicker or fear into a flame.

It’s a quick read but one you’ll want to savor or you might miss something. I could see this being made into a movie.

[Sarah Standish · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I’m not an eloquent review writer but I can say there was no disappointment here. This is one of those books I didn’t want to put down and if I had to, kept thinking about. It has definitely changed the way I look at my reflection in every mirror I come across. Definitely worth a read.

[Amanda Lambert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mirrors are creepy subject matter, already, to be fair, and Andy Lockwood plays on that eerie fear beautifully. With an already existing love for an intricately carved frame, I can tell you I won't be purchasing anything, especially not a mirror, with one in the near future. If you love a creepy/suspenseful story you can't put down, I highly recommend this book and this author. Bravo.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent horror story told by Andy Lockwood. The characters were relatable and you felt as if you were in the journey with them.

[Lauren Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow this book was so creepy!!! I will not feel comfortable looking at my reflection for a while! This one will stay with me!!!