Saving Garlic: A Vampiric Literary Fiction

by F. Lockhaven

While playing hide-and-seek, a group of children stumble upon a strange man, covered in garments and rags from head to toe. The children soon realize that this oddly dressed stranger is no ordinary man, but someone who possesses incredible knowledge....
The children are asked to help him navigate through their town without raising any suspicion and what's even more unusual, they must help him without being told why. The group of children decide to vote whether they'll provide aid to this mysterious stranger. After all the votes have been cast, Michael as the leader of the group, and last to cast his vote, is the only person who stands in the way.

204 pages, Hardcover

First published July 1, 2021

About the author

F. Lockhaven is one of Grace Lockhaven's several pen names where "Teen and Young Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy" books are published.

Grace Lockhaven loves to read fantasy, paranormal, mysteries, and so much more.

Her favorite series are Harry Potter, Cirque Du Freak, and Spooksville.

She loves coming up with stories about witches and wizards, mythical gods, dragons, vampires, ghosts and demons.

Her favorite hobbies are reading, hiking, exercising, drawing and watching humorous anime with her family.

How did she meet the man of her life, Thomas Lockhaven?
She was working as a personal trainer on the first floor of the gym. Thomas heard her laugh from the third floor, and he just had to find out who that laugh belonged to. It took him weeks to find her, but he finally heard her laugh again while he was on the same floor.

Reviews

[Sindy Castellanos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Engaging and entertaining reading for teens that shows the invaluable act of overcoming prejudices and opening up to know others, especially those we perceive as different. Giving yourself the opportunity to meet and help others, can be a greater gift for those who give it than for those who receive it.
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Lectura entrañable y entretenida para adolescentes que muestra el acto invaluable de superar prejuicios y abrirse a conocer a los demás, especialmente a quienes percibimos como diferentes. Darse la oportunidad de conocer y ayudar a los demás, puede ser un mayor regalo para quien lo da que para quien lo recibe.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Garlic", so named by a small child, because he is a vampire, tries to circumvent a town undetected to not cause any fights. He is old and tired of fighting for normal simple things. But then he comes across a group of children and young adults, who were playing on the outskirts of town.
Almost immediately they take him under their protection, seeing him as a gentle soul.
Thus, their adventure begins to smuggle Garlic from one end of town to the other under the nose of their parents and the authority.
The story describes just this one day, but tells a wonderful story of seeing someone's soul, and not be pejudiced by things told to them. A lovely story and a great adventure told.

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[Phthon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a unique story! I enjoyed the look into the world from a vampire’s point of view. I also enjoyed how accepting children are and how welcoming of curiosity Garlic was. This was a delight to read!

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great adventure for children who will love to find out what will happen and where they will be taken. See where they will be taken in this tale

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