When out-of-work graphic designer Leo Finn agrees to care for his sharp-tongued ninety-three-year-old Aunt Beatrice, he expects a summer of leaky gutters and dubious morel mushrooms. Instead, he discovers a balcony door that's been locked for sixty years—and a faded photograph of a laughing young woman hidden beneath it. The search for answers leads Leo through dusty attics, hidden letters, and a forgotten romance that ended in disappearance. Blending family secrets with dark humor, this American Gothic mystery proves that some doors are locked for reasons darker than anyone imagined.
Maurice Whitaker is a passionate storyteller with a love for compelling characters and vivid worlds. When not writing, He enjoys reading, exploring nature, and sipping too much coffee. This is his debut work, crafted with heart and imagination.View all by Maurice Whitaker
