The Case of the Vanishing Sketches: An Audrey Lockwood Mystery (Audrey Lockwood Mysteries: Freshman Year Book 12)
By Vivian Monroe
Some things disappear because they’re stolen.
Others vanish because they’re afraid to be seen.
As spring breathes life into Ravenshore University, anticipation builds for the annual Student Art Exhibition. Hallways fill with sketches, charcoal dust lingers in the air, and young artists hover nervously beside their work.
Then the sketches begin to vanish.
Not finished pieces. Not masterpieces.
Only the most vulnerable drafts — the rough beginnings never meant for public eyes.
Nineteen-year-old Audrey Lockwood notices what others miss: a pattern. With her quiet observational skills and growing confidence, Audrey begins listening to the stories beneath the silence. The fear of judgment. The weight of comparison. The ache of wanting to create — and the terror of being exposed.
As Audrey follows the emotional trail, she discovers this is no ordinary theft. Solving the mystery will require empathy instead of accusation — and the courage to help someone step out of the shadows.
The Case of the Vanishing Sketches is a warm, character-driven cozy mystery about creativity, impostor syndrome, and the brave choice to let yourself be seen.
Perfect for readers who love gentle mysteries, academic settings, and stories where understanding matters more than blame.
Some things disappear because they’re stolen.
Others vanish because they’re afraid to be seen.
As spring breathes life into Ravenshore University, anticipation builds for the annual Student Art Exhibition. Hallways fill with sketches, charcoal dust lingers in the air, and young artists hover nervously beside their work.
Then the sketches begin to vanish.
Not finished pieces. Not masterpieces.
Only the most vulnerable drafts — the rough beginnings never meant for public eyes.
Nineteen-year-old Audrey Lockwood notices what others miss: a pattern. With her quiet observational skills and growing confidence, Audrey begins listening to the stories beneath the silence. The fear of judgment. The weight of comparison. The ache of wanting to create — and the terror of being exposed.
As Audrey follows the emotional trail, she discovers this is no ordinary theft. Solving the mystery will require empathy instead of accusation — and the courage to help someone step out of the shadows.
The Case of the Vanishing Sketches is a warm, character-driven cozy mystery about creativity, impostor syndrome, and the brave choice to let yourself be seen.
Perfect for readers who love gentle mysteries, academic settings, and stories where understanding matters more than blame.