Claire Locke is married and the mother to two young boys and a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Claire’s writing inspiration is drawn from her son’s wonderfully wild imaginations and the creaky old house in which they all live.
Claire has worked in various roles within Local Government for over 25 years and now leads Strategic Property and Regeneration and Climate Change delivery across three District Councils. Claire is also a Trustee for the charity Forces Support, which provides practical support to bereaved military families and veterans.
Hidden from view but ever-vigilant, Koth, the Keeper of the Hearth, is tasked with protecting the children of the house from the evil creatures that lurk within the chimney stack. Aided by his best friend, Rhyming Sid, a mischievous and agile Rath Dragon who communicates solely in rhyme, Koth works ...