The compelling mystery Locked in a Box, part of The Kate O’Dade Art Crime Series by Sheila Sharpe, is set in 2009 and will immediately grab the reader’s attention. Thirty-three-year-old Kate O’Dade is a La Jolla, California psychologist trapped in her own trauma. She suffers from severe claustrophobia and experiences flashbacks and horrifying nightmares. Her childhood was tragically marked by her father’s sudden death, followed by a terrifying incident she can’t recall. Decades later, these unresolved issues continue to plague her daily and influence her choices and decisions. Separated from her husband, she lives with her young son and their dog.