Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury reminds us that before you have a stand, you’ve surely got to take a chance.

Despite his silent ways and quirky behaviors, Holden Harris is very happy and socially engaged-on the within, in a private world all his own. But Holden is an eighteen-year-old with autism. Each day he is bullied at college by children who only find that he is very different.

Ella Reynolds is area of the in-crowd. A cheerleader and celebrity of the high school drama production, her life seems perfect..READING MORE about Unlocked: A Like Tale When she catches Holden listening to her rehearse for the school play, she is attracted to him . . . the way he or she is drawn to the music. After that Ella makes a dramatic discovery-she and Holden had been best friends as kids. Frustrated by just how Holden is usually bullied and horrified at the indifference of her peers, Ella chooses to have a stand against probably the most privileged and well-known kids at school. Including her partner, Jake.

Ella believes miracles can occur in probably the most unlikely locations and that just maybe a whole community may celebrate in the sidelines. But will Holden’s praying mom, Ella, and a cast of theatre kids be adequate to unlock the prison which has Holden? This time around friendship, trust, and the energy of a song must be strong enough to open the doors to the miracle Holden requirements.

This contemporary, inspirational read is a standalone novel. Book length: around 80,000 words. Includes a reading group guidebook and a notice to readers from the writer.