A treacherous labyrinth lies on a stark island in the shadow of a crystal fortress, and Gretchen must traverse its dangers to get her friend back home. But trying to convince a troll in love is a different story.
Tangled vines and endless paths are the least of Gretchen’s woes. Eating the maze’s bounty could have her sticking around much longer than she’d planned.
Smoke, mirrors, and illusion are no match for Gretchen’s intestinal fortitude.
Save a friend, defeat the trickster, and figure out what Jurgen’s new girlfriend is really hiding. Gretchen has landed herself in a real pickle this time!
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Paula Mason is an author based in regional Victoria, Australia, and creator of Gretchen’s (Mis)Adventures. She enjoys fantastical stories and faraway places as her creative outlet from her busy day job and (even busier) family.
By day Paula is a social worker and has a deep grounding in social justice and Child Protection. She works within her local Aboriginal community and is keenly interested in reconciliation and restorative justice.