Reality TV has drawn six pairs of people together to compete in a global scavenger hunt. Each brings his or her own issues to the contest, which will push already strained relationships over the edge and reveal secrets that could destroy lives.

A highlight of some of the characters: First, meet Laura and Cassie, mother and teenage daughter. They have a secret that caused their relationship to fall apart and mother Laura, at least, hopes the chance to compete for big bucks will bring them back together. But Cassie knows that she spilled the beans during their initial TV interview and that the secret is the only reason they were selected to participate. What will happen when that painful event becomes public?

Next are Carl and Jeff, newly divorced brothers who are determined to treat the trip as one big "meet a woman" event. When the game takes a twist, Carl ends up spending a lot of time with Laura -- and suddenly the money doesn't seem so important.

Then there's Justin and Abby, who definitely add drama to the book. A conservative married couple, they proclaim their religion far and wide, with a particular focus on homosexuality. Both were homosexual, but used religion to "do what is right," and stop living that lifestyle. What challenges could they possibly face in a situation designed to put pressure on people?

There are more characters, but I'll let you meet them in the pages of LOST AND FOUND. This book is interesting -- the concept makes you think fun and lighthearted, and it is anything but. The intensity of emotions swirling around these characters provokes feelings of sadness and deep hurt. I like the way each section was told from a different character's viewpoint, a tactic that gave depth to the drama. A very well done, emotional look at who we are inside and what happens when those inner secrets spew out.