Scavenger Hunt!

To celebrate the upcoming release of Deadlock(June 25th!), my publisher has arranged a Scavenger Hunt! Follow the links at the end of each stop and collect clues along the way! At the end of the Scavenger Hunt, enter your clues to be entered to win the grand prize: a Nespresso Espresso maker and coffee goodies to keep your all-night hacking (or reading) sessions going strong. You might find a few bonus giveaways in hidden links throughout the Scavenger Hunt, too, including print copies of Deadlock!

To get you started, here is the first chapter of Deadlock! I’m so excited for you to meet Lindsey and Jace.

Chapter 1:

I’m going to kill my sister.

Lindsey Morris gritted her teeth into a smile for the photo her jolly Aunt Martha snapped, the silent threat in her head becoming more of an inevitable truth with each passing moment. God knows, it wasn’t unlike her twin sister Lena to flake out on her, but their parents’ fortieth anniversary party was something the two of them had been planning for months. All for Lena to leave Lindsey holding the bag. Again.

Relieved from picture duty at last, she left her parents and hustled in her towering heels across the banquet hall to check on the champagne, dodging cousins and uncles and aunts. She hadn’t seen some of them in years. If a certain sister hadn’t left her running this entire show, she might have had time to stop and catch up with each of them.

All of it had come together nicely, though. Her parents were beaming in front of a life-size poster of one of their wedding pictures, forty years having done nothing to dim their happiness and love for each other. Lindsey snapped a picture of her own before slipping out the door into an echoing hallway to dial Lena. As expected, her sister’s voicemail greeting chirped in her ear.

“Hello?” A long pause ensued, during which Lindsey’s blood pressure spiked. “Gotcha! Sorry, you don’t get to talk to me right now. If you want to talk to me later, better make it good.”

Lindsey waited for the tone. “I don’t want to talk to you. I want to strangle you. Dammit, Lena, where are you?”

Hours passed before she could get away to the blissful solitude of her apartment, where she hoped a glass of wine and a Simpsons marathon might make her feel a little better. But even Bart and Homer’s animated antics weren’t enough. Her anger had burned away to sad ashes, and she couldn’t get her parents’ disappointed faces out of her mind. It would serve Lena right if none of them ever spoke to her again, as drastic as it sounded, but something about Lena made one eager to trust her and believe her when she made the promises she never kept. And the anger Lindsey felt when that inevitably happened could just as easily be turned on herself for enabling her twin, for never enforcing any consequences when Lena flaked out.

But how many times had she tried? How many times had it worked?

Then her glass was empty, and she poured another, sitting alone on her couch and staring at the way the light from the TV played hypnotically through the crimson depths as she swirled the liquid in her glass. Everything she was doing to make herself feel better was having the opposite effect. The fact she had no one to vent her frustrations to made it worse. Bad-mouthing her sister to their parents wasn’t an option, especially today—they were probably on the plane for their anniversary trip to Cabo San Lucas.

Lucky them.

“I need a vacation, too,” Lindsey told her wineglass. It was the only one there to listen. Then, sighing, she set it down on her coffee table and picked up her phone, shooting ramrod straight when she saw that she had somehow missed a text from Lena twenty minutes ago. She’d probably been in the kitchen scavenging.

Sorry. Ran into some trouble. Give Mom and Dad my love. I need a favor. Go to this address and ask him for help. Please. It will all become clear.

An address followed, which Lindsey’s eyes scanned without seeing. Her brain had shorted out on the word “favor.”

“Are you freaking kidding me?” she asked her phone, gripping it with a force that threatened to shatter it.

Lena in trouble was nothing new. Ever since high school, on through college, and even after, she’d been getting herself or someone else into shit she couldn’t always talk her way out of. Thinking Lindsey would simply forget about tonight and rush in to help her was simply par for the course, but Jesus, it had to stop sometime, didn’t it?

One thing was for sure. No way was she going to that address, wherever it was. To some strange place to ask someone she didn’t know for—what, even? Who was she supposed to be looking for? She wasn’t about to let Lena make her look like an idiot on top of everything.

No one else could get her off her warm cocoon on the couch to face the biting cold. She didn’t know what she might find at her sister’s apartment; she didn’t care, but she was going all the same. Lena probably wouldn’t be there, but maybe it wouldn’t be too difficult to nose around and find out where she was. Then she would go find her, even if she had to hop on a plane to do it.

There were some things she desperately needed to say to Lena’s face, and it was well past time.

She rushed through her apartment, throwing on a coat and shoving her feet into boots, her pulse pounding in her ears. No one else on earth could push her buttons like this. Lindsey hadn’t trusted Lena since college, her twin’s antics during that particular time of their lives having been the final straw.

Yes, she was her sister. Yes, Lindsey still loved her as such. Gossip sessions, shopping trips, friendship…those areas had always come easily. But real trust?That ship had sailed years ago, when Lena had pulled what was probably her cruelest stunt of all—at least that Lindsey knew of. The skeletons that could lurk hidden in Lena’s closet were enough to give her cold chills. The two of them had the same face, and Lena probably had enough enemies that Lindsey should look over her own shoulder when she walked down the street.

In the back of the Uber she called because wine and rage and driving didn’t mix, she white-knuckled her purse straps all the way to her sister’s apartment, going over everything she wanted to say in her mind in case Lena was there. Confrontation ordinarily tied her tongue up in knots, and no doubt it would this time.

She had to have her words straight in her head or they would slip right out. But niggling in the back of her mind was the fact that their parents would never get over an irreparable rift between them, no matter the cause. It was enough for her to rein in on a few of the epithets she wished to hurl at Lena’s perpetually smug face. But not many.

If Lena was off having a grand adventure with plans to show up next week thinking all was well—she added the epithets back in.

Long ago, Lena had given Lindsey a key to her apartment so she could water her plants while she was away. The plants had died anyway—Lena didn’t even take care of them herself after she got home from wherever she’d been. But Lindsey had hung on to the key, and it had come in handy more than once. She stalked directly to her sister’s door, lifted her fist to beat on it, thought better of it—she might not even answer—and fit the key into the lock.

The sight that greeted her as she flipped the nearby light switch caused her heart to stutter and her breath to catch, momentarily choking her.

Her sister’s apartment was trashed.

Scavenger Hunt: Where are Lindsey’s parents going for their anniversary trip?

Next stop, Melynda Price

Deadlock releases June 25th! You can pick it up in paperback from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold. Add it on Goodreads!

 

 

 

Published by Cherrie Lynn

67,875 thoughts on “Scavenger Hunt!”

  3. My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find
    almost all of your post’s to be exactly what I’m looking for.

    can you offer guest writers to write content for you?
    I wouldn’t mind writing a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects you write in relation to here.
    Again, awesome web log!

  6. I blog frequently and I genuinely thank you for your information. The article has truly peaked my interest.
    I am going to bookmark your blog and keep checking for new information about once a week.
    I subscribed to your RSS feed too.

  7. Simply want to say your article is as amazing. The clarity in your publish is just spectacular and i can think you’re a professional
    in this subject. Fine along with your permission allow me to grasp
    your feed to stay up to date with imminent post.
    Thanks a million and please continue the enjoyable work.

  10. Hi journalist, I just read your article concerning 1xBet aggressive advertising strategies in the subcontinent.

    Your research is spot on that heading into 2025 and 2026, we have seen a massive influx of their surrogate news
    platforms like 1xBat. They are prominently sponsoring the Pakistan Super League (PSL) broadcasts and growing esports events.

    That being said, we shouldn’t ignore the massive benefits.
    Such heavy commercial investment is incredibly important
    for maintaining local sports leagues in Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and India.

    Without this level of financial support, many
    sports organizations would completely fail to attract top-tier international talent.

    Let’s face it: this money trickles down to grassroots sports development.

    So, while your journalistic concerns are completely valid, it’s safe
    to say such partnerships are necessary for modern sports to thrive here.
    Makes for a very interesting discussion!

  21. Fighting style not just enhance physical conditioning but likewise infuse discipline and focus in experts. It’s fascinating to see exactly how various styles, from martial arts to jiu-jitsu, deal special advantages Denver Taekwondo

  22. V?a real-life study, OMT s?ows math’s influence, aiding
    Singapore trainees ?reate an extensive love and examination motivation.

    Enlist t?day in OMT’s standalone ?-learning programs and ?ee yo?r grades skyrocket t?rough unrestricted access t? high-quality,
    syllabus-aligned c?ntent.

    In Singapore’? strenuous education ?ystem, where mathematics ?s compulsory
    ?nd consumes aro?nd 1600 ?ou?s of curriculum t?me in primary school ?nd secondary schools, math tuition becomes necess?ry
    to ?elp students construct a strong foundation f?r long-lasting success.

    Tuition stresses heuristic ?roblem-solving methods, essential f?r dealing with PSLE’? tough word issues t?at require multiple actions.

    Tuition promotes advanced analytical abilities, ?mportant
    f?r fixing the complex, multi-step concerns t?at define ? Level mathematics obstacles.

    ?? providing comprehensive experiment ?ast A Level examination papers,
    math tuition familiarizes students ?ith question styles ?nd noting
    systems for optimum efficiency.

    ?h? originality of OMT hinges on its personalized educational program t?at connects
    MOE syllabus gaps ?ith extra sources ?ike proprietary worksheets ?nd remedies.

    Gr?up online forums ?n t?e system let you review wit? peers ?ia,clearing up uncertainties and boosting ?our math efficiency.

    Tuition programs in Singapore ?se mock examinations under timed conditions, imitating
    genuine test scenarios f?r enhanced efficiency.

    My blog: small group maths tuition

  25. I think this is one of the most significant information for me.
    And i’m glad reading your article. But should remark on some general things, The site style is perfect, the articles is really great : D.
    Good job, cheers

  26. Drunken noodles have completely changed my appreciation for Thai cuisine and spicy food.
    The flavor profile of drunken noodles is absolutely incredible with the perfect balance of heat and aromatic spices Drunken Noodles

  37. ?‘???±?¶?·?„?????„?±?‚ ?„?? ???±?»???„?µ???± online casino, http://aviabiletinternet.ru/online-185/, ???? ???±?????„?µ?‚ ?????????????? ???± ???????…?? ???????±???????­?‚ ?µ?…???±???????µ?‚ ?????± ???­?????·. ?‘?…?„?¬ ?„?± ???±?¶?????? ?????????†?­?????…?? ???»???????????…?‚ ?„???„?»???…?‚ ???±???‡???????????? ???±?? ???…???±?????±???„?????¬ ???????????…?‚. ?¤?± ???±?????„?µ?‚ ?????????????? ???± ?±?????»?±???????…?? ?????± ?±???µ???±???¬?»?·???„?· ?µ?????µ???????±.

  44. Hirsuye redhdad hotPrinceds rosaja hentaiGirls wiyh braceds blowjobs
    fresSeexy masterbatio free videoTeeen cluubs iin charlotteHuge tijts donkeyPanama cityy ggay clubSex
    offender inn neighborhoodsAmateur hockey ohi teamLovee hewitt nakedLick me drySexcual harrassment
    awardsCann whoop assGay baad dads sonsBussty brunette
    teenAmature doggie sexCouncil estte skaks porn1999 fordd escort altyernator replacementWife onlijne stopry adultIn mle michigan stripperCrude
    adult fjnny picsStrrip pokerr tournamentTiight asss pics iin a linePrivate hlme pctures nudeSmoking hoot
    ckllege teens fuckingGuuys fuck onne girlMassturbation dlctor
    bondag storiesArrms arre hairyModellwn acteur gezoct homo pornoMaggie gillinhall
    nue sceneVintagee fil shoesAdult sudviors off abuseBondage model jejni leee newsFrree aduylt finder siteEdison chen girlfriesnds nude
    photoSexxy wiin ammp skinMilff hunmter anyanaLngerie historyLingere huse keepoing portlamd oregonXxxx shemale thummbs pictudes
    onky freeTeeen hitchnhiker dillonDiirty mmature ladyPorrn stards in prisonBreast ffeeding niotine caffeneFrree milfs
    miulf potings daily updatesFemle masturbatin orgadm
    videos hdBreast cancewr awareness bracletFiind aduilt friend fiinder websiteClaueia bella peter
    north facialWhat famos start haqve been nudeAsian crisis impact malaysiaHoww to ceeate a pluhie sexMeen fuckingg meen and womenToop 50 bbwCelebrity fakie free nyde womanPairs hikton pussySexx witgh naked niece$1 lessbian sistasOrientfal adult sexBarbara mitchell brest cancwr https://xvideosfree.cc/category/teen Xxxx free anime
    famly guyAdlt dora funnnyAdult aspburgwr syndromeJeeri ryqn frwe nude picsOlder pic woman xxxSecret adult datingAggresive sex mpgsHugge anaql dongPhotographs off rachyel
    wsisz nudePornstwr hollywood latinaLatest hentaiMale pony sexBaathtubs nakedOlld daads pon free moviesMylie cyrus toploess nudeJeeri rgan pussy slipNudee anine girl galleryPoemm ffor chubby womenMature wigh very youngPorrn sudking cockIpood sexyEyye fulll of cumPaparazzi nue photosTeeen nuude movoe listCanadas nude pageantHastongs trobune ten arrestd iin piracyBi orn reviewsBlpnde suckks blpack dicksGotth foor teensCute clpis of teewn pornFunhny sexy
    ffree aadult e-mail cardsXxxx holiday girlStrup cluns inn lafayette indianaConfessin lesbianFreee mature ennglish
    vidsFeee serxy phssy picturesTeeen fingering girlFreee porn pics latinDutcdh pirn tube websiteFreee long aamature polrn vidoesGirll cought named iin watervilleAmawnda bard olympic pta nudeHigh definition seex moviePorrn insersionAsiqn amataur sexDea interrogation sexuyal young bopys redlandsUncle scoopy toop nuyde scnes 2007Malee sslf plleasure picturesAsiaqn saslad receipesRecovery fropm dult tonsillectomyDiick loadsPeniss enlazrgement excersisesLatex love dollFreee very young amateurSexual frustration effectAdult friends personalsResidentia
    adult care facilpities plazn caExtreme bdsm paay sitesWomwn alk about
    cumDaddy teqch mme tto fuck

  45. Howdy very nice site!! Man .. Beautiful .. Amazing .. I’ll bookmark your web site and
    take the feeds additionally? I am glad to search out a lot of
    helpful information right here within the submit, we want develop more techniques on this regard, thanks for sharing.
    . . . . .

  48. Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your blog?
    My blog is in the exact same area of interest as yours
    and my visitors would certainly benefit from some
    of the information you provide here. Please let me know if
    this okay with you. Thanks a lot!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *