Found

by Victoria Jane

17 year old Lily is the only witness of a murder at her school Halloween party, she becomes frightened of her surroundings and starts to question who she can really trust, when even her best friend starts acting strange around her. She must uncover the truth of what happened on the fateful night to allow a tortured soul to find her final resting place. With the help of an unlikely stranger she must battle the scene of school as well as the true mystery of what she saw. Will she be able to solve the true mystery without suffering the same fate?

90 pages, Paperback

Published October 5, 2021

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I was feeling good, surprisingly, yes I maybe be alone at school, but I never felt truly lonely. I felt like someone was watching me sometimes, eyes on me as I walked home, I never saw anyone but I always felt like it was Will, making sure I was okay.”

Oh my goodness. Wow. For a debut book, this was absolutely amazing. I was hooked from page 1. It was quite a short book (90 pages) and I managed to read it in less than an hour.

This wasn’t my usual genre. I’m more of a romance girly but I LOVED the switch up. I think this was a murder mystery.. correct me if Im wrong. 🫣 and it was executed so so so well!! I kept on trying to figure out who it was and was wrong everytime, there was so many twists and turns which kept me interested throughout.

The main character, Lily, was very likeable. I related to her a lot as someone who also is quite quiet at school. I felt incredibly distraught for her and all she went through. All I wanted to do was dive into the book and comfort her. Im so glad she found Will, who was very mysterious at first and I actually thought he was the killer. But I was so wrong at the end (I’m not gonna spoil it lol).

One thing I would say is that I wish this book was longer. It felt quite rushed, probably because it was a short story. I don’t know, it may just be me being picky.. but the book just jumped around a bit. One minute lily was at school and the next she was in a bad dream. If the book was a bit longer, I reckon it would feel a bit more intriguing and suspenseful. However, with that being said, the book was still absolutely amazing and this didn’t ruin it.

Overall, I absolutely loved this book. It was intriguing, suspenseful and kept me hooked from page 1. I would definitely recommend as it was nice to switch up from romance novels!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of 5 stars

[Sophie Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found' is a gripping mystery that centers around 17-year-old Lily, the lone witness to a harrowing murder at her school Halloween party. As Lily grapples with fear and doubts about those around her, the story unfolds with unexpected twists and an exploration of trust. With the aid of an unlikely ally, Lily faces the challenges of unravelling the truth behind that ominous night, navigating the eerie school atmosphere and the mysterious secrets that lurk within. What sets 'Found' apart is its perfect balance – a captivating mystery that remains an easy and engaging read. Victoria Jane crafts a tale that effortlessly hooks readers, making it an ideal choice for those who crave an immersive mystery without a daunting literary commitment. If you're looking for a compelling page-turner with suspense, friendship, and a quest for truth, 'Found' is a must-read.

[E ll ie · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! What can I say. I loved reading this book, I literally could not put it down & read it in one sitting!
Lily is a high school student who witnesses a murder and then goes on to figure out what really happened with twists & turns in all the right places, you won’t want to stop reading.

[Shannon Coombe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was short yes but definitely a good read, kept my attention the whole time and I enjoyed the twist at the end! Loved it

[Emilia Frost · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have not read very many short stories and this is the only short story I’ve read that isn’t to bridge the gap between two normal sized books however I absolutely loved reading this. I received this from the author however, having read this, I would purchase her books myself because I really enjoyed reading this!!