The Unlucky Mister Locke

Shadowvale, Book 8

De: Kristen Painter

Narrado por: B.J. Harrison

Shadowvale isn’t typical small-town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse.

For Gideon Locke, that curse has haunted his family for generations. Branded a jinx since boyhood, he’s retreated into the quiet sanctuary of his repair shop, The Clockwork Owl, determined to keep his bad luck from touching anyone else. Better to live alone than risk destroying anyone else’s life.

Sabrina Moreau has her own burden: an irresistible compulsion to rescue broken things. From cracked teacups to tarnished silver, her antique shop, Bits & Pieces, is a refuge for forgotten treasures, but nothing has ever called to her quite like Gideon does.

Hired to restore an antique music box for the powerful witch Amelia Marchand, Sabrina ropes reluctant Gideon into the job. The work draws them into each other’s lives—and into a mystery that hints Gideon’s curse may not be what it seems. As secrets surface and the past refuses to stay buried, they’ll have to decide if some things are better left unrepaired … or if two damaged hearts might finally be worth mending.

©2025 Kristen Painter (P)2026 Kristen Painter

Always a good story

Love the shadow vale stories. From the story to the narrator- the continuity is perfect.

Good tale

If you have read other Painter novels and enjoyed them then you ought to like this story too.

Such a cool book!!

This was such a cool book!! I loved it so much, especially the cat and the sprite.. what a pair!! The story was so much fun to read and I was not ready for it to end! In fact I listened to it twice already!!

Light enjoyable and imaginative

I liked the sprite and the hellhound. The main characters especially the woman was admirable.

Another great visit to Shadowvale

Shadowvale a special place from Kristen Painter's imagination where people with curses can come live in harmony, if the gate let's you in. Read by B.J. Harrison, this book is another well written, well read sequel in the Shadowvale series about two store owners with individual curses that must work together to restore a music box for the founder/creator of their town. it is a wonderful listen with many twists to keep you interested. Loved it!