Mic Lowther Invites Readers On A One-Of-A-Kind Treasure Hunt Adventure
Los Angeles, California Nov 6, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - Mic Lowthers Seventeen Parcels is an adventure of a lifetime. This mystery leads readers on a thrilling quest across the United States, brimming with twists, intricate puzzles, and the pursuit of hidden treasures. The novel weaves together the enduring power of family bonds, the thrill of discovery, and the timeless allure of a great mystery.
Seventeen Parcels opens with the final moments of billionaire Xander Moorhouse, who, with his dying breath, entrusts his attorney with a cryptic request: to send his childrenCaroline, David, and Julianaon a cross-country journey to uncover seventeen hidden parcels that hold the key to his vast fortune. The siblings gradually reconnect as their adventure unfolds, leading them through a series of surprising twists and moments of wonder.
"Readers who like the idea of a cross-country road trip, especially those who prefer cozy mysteries to gritty thrillers, will find Lowthers book a clean, inoffensive read with a happy ending and numerous visits to known and likely unknown parts of America. The book may even inspire the reader to plan their own cross-country adventure." states Mark Heisey from the US Review of Books.
For over 60 years, Mic Lowther has worked as a computer programmer and systems analyst across nine different states in the USA. Now enjoying retirement, he stays active by writing and publishing non-fiction adventure books, including children's stories.
Seventeen Parcels will be featured in the September issue of Harpers Magazine! Grab your own copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other digital bookstores.
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Acclaimed horror novelist and U.S. Army veteran Vanessa M. Chattman returns with a chilling new supernatural tale that promises to haunt readers long after the final page. Her latest novel, BENEATH THE OAK, delivers a gripping blend of psychological terror, hidden family secrets, and ghostly suspensecementing Vanessa M. Chattmans reputation as one of the most compelling voices in modern horror.
Set in the quiet isolation of rural America, BENEATH THE OAK follows Alyssa Ward, a grieving woman forced to confront the shadows of her past when she returns to her childhood home after her mothers sudden death. What she expects to be a simple homecoming becomes a descent into a generational nightmare. The massive oak tree looming behind the houseonce a symbol of comfortnow pulses with an eerie, oppressive presence. At night, whispers seep from its roots, and ghostly silhouettes gather beneath its branches, watching, waiting.
As Alyssa sorts through her mothers belongings, she discovers a series of journals revealing a dark family curse tied to the ancient tree. For generations, the Ward family has been tormented by a spirit bound to the oakone that selects a single family member to keep beneath its roots. When Alyssa begins experiencing visions of a young girl calling her name, begging for release, she realizes the curse is awakening once more.
The deeper Alyssa digs into her familys past, the more the veil between the living and the dead unravels. The spirit beneath the oak soon reveals its true identitysomeone Alyssa once knew, someone she unknowingly abandoned. To break the curse, Alyssa must confront buried memories, longforgotten guilt, and a supernatural force determined to claim her as its next offering. The battle becomes not only for her life, but for her soul.
Vanessa M. Chattmans signature styleatmospheric, emotionally charged, and rooted in psychological horrorshines throughout BENEATH THE OAK. Known for her ability to blend haunting imagery with human vulnerability, Chattman crafts a narrative that is both terrifying and profoundly intimate. Her exploration of grief, memory, and generational trauma elevates the novel beyond traditional horror, offering readers a story that is as thoughtprovoking as it is chilling.
With a growing body of acclaimed work spanning supernatural fiction, psychological thrillers, and cinematic screenplays, Vanessa M. Chattman continues to push the boundaries of the genre. BENEATH THE OAK stands as one of her most powerful works to datea haunting reminder that the past never truly stays buried, and some spirits refuse to be forgotten.
BENEATH THE OAK is now available through major retailers and online platforms. Readers seeking a gripping, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant supernatural horror experience will find themselves captivatedand hauntedby Vanessa M. Chattmans latest masterpiece.
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