Maggie Bolitho is curious by nature and over the years has been a soccer player, a horse-woman, a martial artist, a scuba diver and a cyclist. Before making her home in Bristish Columbia, Bolitho lived in Australia. In Sydney her home was in a red-zone, the highest bushfire risk possible and it was there, when she trained as a firefighter that her interest in disaster scenarios came to life.

"I would give this story a two-thumbs-up and highly recommend it for teens as well as adults... There's just the right mix of suspense and action that keeps the reader barrelling along at break-neck speed." -- Susan Rocan, MyWithershins.com

"... emotionally complex characters who are believable in the face of horrific circumstances. Lockdown is an intriguing story, illustrating a true fear for many British Columbia residents. A worthy addition to school and public library collections." -- Recommended, CM Magazine

"packs plenty of fault-line flash" -- Shannon Ozirny, Quill & Quire