The Wishing Game

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A retired bestselling author hosts a unique competition with high stakes, offering the winner a chance to change lives. Lucy Hart, a twenty-six-year-old teacher's aide, has overcome a childhood marked by her parents' neglect in favor of her chronically ill sister. Now, she shares her love of books with her students, particularly a seven-year-old orphan named Christopher, who ignites her desire for a family. The Clock Island series was her refuge as a child, and she introduces it to Christopher, who becomes an avid fan. However, adopting him feels impossible without financial stability. Then, a blue envelope arrives, inviting Lucy to compete for the only copy of Jack Masterson's final novel in the beloved Clock Island series. After years of silence, four dedicated fans, including Lucy, are invited to stay on Masterson's private island for a chance to win the unpublished manuscript. For Lucy, reading the last Clock Island book is a dream, but winning could secure a better future for her and Christopher. She faces challenges from opportunists and cheaters, as well as Hugo Reese, the illustrator she has long admired. Meanwhile, the author himself harbors secrets and a larger plan that could alter everything for everyone involved.