Scavenger Hunt Coming June 1st!

5/20/2017

Hi Everyone! Thanks for stopping by my blog to check out the Scavenger Hunt coming June 1-7! I'm so excited to be a part of this awesome event. I plan on giving away three books that will be announced next week plus a free signed copy of my book. All contestants will just need to participate in the hunt for all the words to a story and signup for my newsletter. That's it! Then, I'll select the winners at random. There's going to be tons of prizes, so good luck to you all!

Here's the info:

In June, the Alliance of Young Adult Authors is sponsoring a massive young adult scavenger hunt. This is a chance to meet some new authors, grab a bunch of free books, and sign up to win a whole bunch of epic prizes!

RULES

Each author will be given a special keyword, which will be bolded and all caps like this: BUTTERFLIES. All you have to do is visit all the author's sites in this order, write down the special keywords to discover the short story, then enter the giveaway with the completed secret legend HERE. There will be one main giveaway for the main prize, but most of the participating authors will also have smaller giveaways for free books, amazon credit and author swag, so make sure you read their post carefully to see what else they're offering while you're on their site for the keyword.

THE MAP (participating authors)

Starts June 1st!

Just go through the "treasure map" above to find the keywords and reconstruct the secret legend. Once you've got it, enter for the grand prize HERE. Don't forget to keep an eye out for other giveaways or free books as you search for the keywords, most authors will be offering their own prizes as well.

For rules, updates or trouble-shooting, make sure to check out this main post which will stay updated.

TIMELINE

Authors will post the rules and the full list of participating authors sometime in June, and have their post up and visible on their site/blog, with their keyword, by June 1st. Readers just need to go through the list, find the words, and use the story to enter for the grand prize.

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Buy Deadwater Manor

If you like suspenseful shockers, you're sure to love this psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat and stay with you long afterward. Check out the great reviews on this novel that debuted on the #1 Hot New Releases Amazon bestseller list.

SHE KNEW HER DAD WAS ANGRY, BUT SHE NEVER EXPECTED THIS.

A dad with a vendetta. An unsuspecting daughter. A psychiatric hospital known for questionable acts. And staff who keep the secrets in the attic.

On a cold, January evening, fourteen-year-old Jeannie Kynde is told that her beloved mother drowned in the murky waters along Florida's Gulf Coast. Her distraught father turns on Jeannie, no longer the caring father she once knew. Four years later, Jeannie is finally old enough to escape her father's clutches, but he has different plans. He imprisons her at Deadwater Manor, a psychiatric hospital with an unscrupulous past. Between endless psychiatric treatments and a hospital staff up to no good, Jeannie faces insurmountable odds as each day ticks away. Will she be locked away forever? Or can she fight against the nightmare that has now become her world?

Note: This book is intended for mature young adult (16+), new adult, and older audiences due to profanity and sensual content.

BACKGROUND:

The inspiration for the story came from Sandie's beloved father who worked in various psychiatric hospitals during short periods of his career. In the attic of one such hospital, he made a disturbing discovery - one that bothered Sandie so much, she had to create a story around it. Though fiction, many parts of the book intertwine the patient routines, treatments and outbursts that she learned from her father and other research in a way that makes the story vivid through Jeannie's perspective.

PRAISE FOR THE CAGING AT DEADWATER MANOR:

"Great read! Fantastic work on this very addictive book. I couldn't put it down but didn't want it to be over either from page 1 to the end. A true literary masterpiece." Brian Miller, Amazon Customer

"What a fantastic, suspense-filled ride! This is a must read for suspense lovers! It captivated me from the start and kept me riveted to the last page. Although, I was sorry the book had to have an ending." June Katherina, Amazon Customer

"Holy Heck! This book is intense! I'd classify this book somewhere between YA and NA, as the main character is subjected to some pretty intense situations. This book sucker punches you in the gut, as you can only witness as 18 year old Jeannie is held captive in an insane asylum. Every word of every horror she is put through will stay with you. And the ending, oh the ending... That's all I can say about that. Be prepared to be glued to the page. This is an amazing debut novel and I can't wait to find out what other stories Sandie Will has up lurking inside her!" Jennifer Zamboni, Amazon Customer

"This is a polished independent novel that skillfully blends coming-of-age, mystery, and suspense genre elements. The pacing is excellent and well-wrought, drawing the reader along to share in Jean's terror, frustration, and helplessness, as well as her hope and resolve to escape." C. Cameron, Amazon Customer

"Five Stars! Absolutely the best book I have read this year. It was hard to put the kindle down." Amazon Customer

"Couldn't put it down!!! I downloaded this book today and had the great pleasure of finishing it tonight!! I couldn't put it down. It had me on pins and needles the whole time and I couldn't wait to reach the ending. It left me guessing the whole time!! Can't wait to read more from this author!" Amazon Customer

"WOW! This thriller definitely had my heart racing! It is so exciting to find a great debut author and Sandie Will is just that with The Caging at Deadwater Manor. You do not want to miss this one! The characters are SO well written it seems like a memoire...which makes it that much makes it that much more creepy!!" Kim Page, Amazon Customer

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