Lynette Mather

Lynette Mather

About

Lynette Mather/alsoknown as L.A.Thunder is the author of: UNSPOKENSECRETS. She believes thatto be a great writer, you have to write every day. She has been in themedia and newspapers throughout Michigan for poetry she has written. The authorhas won the following certificates for her excellence in writing: TheEditor’s Choice Award, Poet of Merit Award, Vietnam Veterans of Americaawarded her the Certification of Appreciation Award, and she haswon the International Poet of Merit Award. The author has had her poetrypublished in Treasured Poems of America. Lynette also belongs to severalwriters’ groups.

Murdo

Murdo

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<p>When Jessica Bryant pesters her wealthy parents to allow her to have a dog as a pet, the answer is a resounding &quot;No&quot;; but they soon come to regret their decision when thier home is broken into one evening whilst they are out and their daughter kidnapped and held for ransom. The kidnappers, in the form of four seedy and incompetent characters wearing Disneyland-type masks, take her hostage and keep her incarcerated in a place from which there appears to be no escape. However, they reckon without the resourcefulness of our heroine, and the courage of a wonderful stray dog who comes to her aid and whom she names 'Murdo'. And so begins an exciting and humurous accounting of the couples' adventures together as they consistently foil and outwit the abductors whilst on the run together.<br /> This is a lovely story of the friendship between a girl and a dog, bringing out themes of responsibility, camaraderie, redemption, salvation and self-sacrifice. It includes some wonderful dialogue sequences as Jessica teaches her new four-legged friend how to communicate with her, with additional delightful conversations between the animals when a rabbit and a sparrow join forces with them in an effort to outwit the kidnappers and restore Jessica safely back to her parents' home. </p>

Story Behind The Book

I'm the mother of three children and watching them grow up, and the things they would say, inspired Unspoken Secrets. They had great ideas and would pretend they had special powers. My kids are amazing. :)

Reviews

<p>Posted December 21, 2011</p><div class="review_content c15-11col c17-13col"><h3 class="review_title"><span><span class="stars-small r5"></span></span><span>Highly recommended-what a great book!</span></h3><p class="review_summary">I loved this book-the author pulls you in from the first page and keeps it going. It's a book that's hard to put down. I think everyone would enjoy it. The characters are realistic and the journey is awesome. <br /><br />Sincerely:<br /><br />Mary Anne</p><p>hawaii2054</p><p>Posted March 12, 2012</p><div class="review_content c15-11col c17-13col"><h3 class="review_title"><span><span class="stars-small r4"></span></span><span>Highly Recommended for any age</span></h3><p class="review_summary">Unspoken Secrets is a very magical mysterious book. I found myself participating in the adventure that all the characters in the book had. Each character has a special adventurous role that will keep you at the edge of your seat from the begining to the end. You will not want to put the book down because you need to know what is going to happen next. It was a wonderful book and can be enjoyed by any one of any age. Be sure not to miss your opportunity to participate in this wonderful magical adventure yourself. I highly recommend Unspoken Secrets. Enjoy your magical adventure.</p><div class="left imgcol"><a title="Kevin Shoda" href="http://www.freado.com/user/show/7876280-kevin-shoda"><img alt="Kevin Shoda" src="http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1329958779p2/7876280.jpg" /></a></div><div class="left bodycol"><div class="reviewHeader uitext stacked"><div class="right"><a class="greyText createdAt" href="http://www.freado.com/review/show/282295799"><font color="#0066cc">Feb 24, 2012</font></a></div><a class="user" title="Kevin Shoda" href="http://www.freado.com/user/show/7876280-kevin-shoda"><font color="#0066cc">Kevin Shoda</font></a> rated it <img title="5 of 5 stars, it was amazing" alt="5 of 5 stars" src="http://d16kthk4voxb3t.cloudfront.net/images/layout/stars/red_star_5_of_5.png?1333069009" width="75" height="15" /></div><div class="reviewText stacked"><span class="readable"><span>This book will touch children of all ages, and adults as well as open there minds to make them realize anything is possible.<br /><br /></span></span><div class="left bodycol"><div class="reviewHeader uitext stacked"><div class="right"><a class="greyText createdAt" href="http://www.freado.com/review/show/273524891"><font color="#0066cc">Mar 06, 2012</font></a></div><a class="user" title="Geri" href="http://www.freado.com/user/show/7585028-geri"><font color="#0066cc">Geri</font></a> rated it <img title="5 of 5 stars, it was amazing" alt="5 of 5 stars" src="http://d16kthk4voxb3t.cloudfront.net/images/layout/stars/red_star_5_of_5.png?1333069009" width="75" height="15" /><div class="uitext greyText bookshelves"> Shelves: <a class="actionLinkLite" href="http://www.freado.com/review/list/7585028-geri?shelf=favorites"><font color="#0066cc">favorites</font></a></div></div><div class="reviewText stacked"><span class="readable"><span>What a great book! Lynette Mather has an incredible imagination. Like nothing I've read before. Kept me interested through the whole book. Had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next. I hope L.M. is a fast writer. I can't wait to see what she has planned for the sequal.<br /></span></span></div></div></div></div></div></div> <br /><br />&quot;What a great story! Lynette Mather captures the spirit of the young adult reader. Unspoken Secrets grabs the reader’s attention from the very beginning and doesn’t let go. I can’t wait for my students to read this book. I am sure they will love it!&quot; Patrick Foley Middle School Teacher &amp; Coach Highly recommended-what a great book! &quot;I loved this book-the author pulls you in from the first page and keeps it going. It's a book that's hard to put down. I think everyone would enjoy it. The characters are realistic and the journey is awesome.&quot;  Mary Anne <br /><br /><br />“A book unlike any other, I’ve ever seen. A fabulous fantasy of worlds and imagery abound, with mystery, magic and mystical beings. I’ve enjoyed every page with awe, never knowing where this fabulous storyteller will take me next.”Jim M.“The characters, the scenery, and everything else involved made me want to read the entire book. I’m a huge fan. This book is: The Lord of The Rings, meets The Wizard of OZ, meets, Stand By Me.”Terese S. <br /><br />“It is a page-turner, and I loved it.  It totally kept me wondering where the characters would end up next, and I loved it.”Meghan “A magical adventure for all ages. With a plot that twists and turns, the characters, the scenery, and the story will take you on an adventure, and make everyone feel like a kid again.&quot;Jessie S.<br /><br />“The characters are transported to a magical world, and they have mother’s there with different names. It’s so exciting, the way one chapter takes you to another.”<br /><br />Jenna M<br /><br />“This is an excellent adventure, and I think children will enjoy it as a bedtime story, and this book will make children and adults who don’t like to read, want too.”<br /><br />Deven A<br /><br />.&quot;This is a great book and I believe that anybody of any age group can read it.&quot; -Mr. K <br /><br />&quot;I love this Book. It is one I couldn't put down.&quot; Crissy