Crime, Mysteries & Thrillers discussion

Hello Fellow Crime, Mystery & Thriller readers,


Welcome to our discussion about The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer, your discussion leader is Laura.
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Summary

Years ago, a reclusive mega-bestselling children’s author quit writing under mysterious circumstances. Suddenly he resurfaces with a brand-new book and a one-of-a-kind competition, offering a prize that will change the winner’s life in this absorbing and whimsical novel.

Make a wish. . . .

Lucy Hart knows better than anyone what it’s like to grow up without parents who loved her. In a childhood marked by neglect and loneliness, Lucy found her solace in books, namely the Clock Island series by Jack Masterson. Now a twenty-six-year-old teacher’s aide, she is able to share her love of reading with bright, young students, especially seven-year-old Christopher Lamb, who was left orphaned after the tragic death of his parents. Lucy would give anything to adopt Christopher, but even the idea of becoming a family seems like an impossible dream without proper funds and stability.

But be careful what you wish for. . . .

Just when Lucy is about to give up, Jack Masterson announces he’s finally written a new book. Even better, he’s holding a contest at his home on the real Clock Island, and Lucy is one of the four lucky contestants chosen to compete to win the one and only copy.

For Lucy, the chance of winning the most sought-after book in the world means everything to her and Christopher. But first she must contend with ruthless book collectors, wily opponents, and the distractingly handsome (and grumpy) Hugo Reese, the illustrator of the Clock Island books. Meanwhile, Jack “the Mastermind” Masterson is plotting the ultimate twist ending that could change all their lives forever.

. . . You might just get it.

Hello all. I hope that everyone is well and has their copy of The Wishing Game. I wanted to see how many have already read the book first. Not that it matters but there might be questions that you all can help answer. How did everyone enjoy the blurb for the book?

Laura wrote: "Hello all. I hope that everyone is well and has their copy of The Wishing Game. I wanted to see how many have already read the book first. Not that it matters but there might be questions that you ..."

I'm on the list at my library I'm 74th of 199 people waiting. I'm going to guess it will be a couple of months before I get this one.

Gem wrote: "Laura wrote: "Hello all. I hope that everyone is well and has their copy of The Wishing Game. I wanted to see how many have already read the book first. Not that it matters but there might be quest..."

Unfortunately that is how it is at many libraries. I bought mine used for 3.00 from thrift books