Seventeen Parcels
Seventeen Parcels shares a thrilling – and unconventional – treasure hunt that will keep readers guessing with each page.
“Seventeen Parcels is flawlessly written, supported by a rich premise and perfect execution, captivating readers and urging them to turn the pages eagerly in anticipation of the ultimate twist. Despite the contrasting portrayal of the characters, Mic Lowther successfully captures their multifaceted emotions. [His] writing style skillfully captures scenes and dialogues, with appealing chapter headings that contribute to the overall appeal of the book. The story progresses at a suitable pace, featuring coherent dialogues and Lowther’s vivid imagination. Seventeen Parcels is recommended for anyone looking for an easy yet engaging read. This book draws readers into a mysterious plot, with all the right twists and turns.”
“This book is a page-turner and, with all the twists and turns, I was guessing from start to finish. I was kept on the edge of my seat as the mystery unfolded, not knowing what would happen next. The characters were realistic, and I could relate to them. Because of the detailed descriptions of the surroundings, I felt as though I was traveling with Austin on his journey to hide the parcels. The story was masterfully written, and I was immediately engrossed in the plot since it was so engaging.”
“Part family drama and part mystery adventure novel, Seventeen Parcels keeps you enthralled to the end. Mic Lowther spins a charming yarn about family bonds that showcases the lengths one will go to protect one’s legacy. Lowther maintains an unhurried pace in the narrative with a plot full of surprises. The characters are well-fleshed out, and they all have believable agency in their actions and motives. I was captivated by the dynamics between the three siblings and their distinct personality traits. Although this story is about the Moorhouse family, the driver, Austin Somerfeld, also plays a key role in bringing the three siblings closer to their father. I especially enjoyed his internal monologues on the road. All in all, this is a wholesome tale filled with intrigue. I highly recommend it.”
In this novel, a wealthy man wills a vast fortune to his three grown children but leaves directions to it in 17 parcels hidden throughout the US. Now, the heirs must find the parcels and follow the path to their inheritance, if indeed there actually is any.
The attorney for billionaire Xander Moorhouse employs a package delivery driver to hide 17 mysterious parcels each in a different US State. Driver Austin Somerfeld does so over the course of 18 months, following a strict set of rules and earning a half-million dollars for his efforts. Moorhouse dies 11 years later, but leaves behind directions indicating that his grown children – Caroline, David, and Juliana – must find the hidden parcels and open them in numbered sequence only after all have been located. The three heirs participate reluctantly but warm to the on-going adventure.
This is a captivating novel for road trip-treasure hunt readers to become involved in the drama of hiding, then finding the 17 parcels with a host of attendant obstacles and difficulties along the way. Such readers will be just as puzzled as the heirs when parcels are at last opened and Xander's intentions are revealed.
Mic talks about the making of Seventeen Parcels with Logan Crawford.
“We have to find it?” said Caroline, clearly upset. “How are we supposed to find it? Find what, exactly. Looking for something certainly isn’t what I was expecting.”
“This is weird,” David added. “We don’t even know what to look for.”
“I think Ms. Stansbury is about to tell us,” Juliana observed.
“Yes, I am. Please listen carefully, all of you. What follows is what your father instructed me to tell you.”