The Woman They Looked For
Think you caught every clue? Prove it.
A skill-based reader contest. Winners are selected entirely by judging under the published 100-point rubric.
Entry deadline
July 31, 2026
11:59 PM EDT
09Days
10Hours
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Winners announced live: August 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
How to enter
Make the case.
- 01
Read the book
Pay attention to what is shown, repeated, withheld, and made to look obvious.
- 02
Answer the detective question
Submit your factual answer through the official entry form.
- 03
Explain your thinking
Show how the text supports your answer.
- 04
Show what others missed
Bring original insight and close attention to detail.
Reader referral bonus
Referral Clue Pass
If someone you referred orders from the Corey King store and lists your name at checkout, you may receive a special Referral Clue Pass for the next Reader Detective Challenge.
The pass is intended to give you a future-contest advantage, such as early access to an official hint or clue window. It does not change the judging, score, eligibility, or outcome of the current contest.
Visit the StoreJudging criteria
100 points. Every detail matters.
Accuracy of factual answer40
Depth and quality of explanation25
Attention to detail and understanding20
Original insight10
Clarity and completeness5
Prizes
For the readers who see further.
First Place
- $50 Amazon Gift Card
- Signed hardcover copy of The Woman They Looked For
- Signed paperback copy of The I of the Storm
- Early access to Book Two before public release
- Winner’s name listed in the acknowledgments of Book Two, with permission
- Winner’s first name, nickname, or an author-approved variation used for a fictional character in Corey King’s next novel
The author retains full creative control over the character’s role, personality, actions, storyline, name variation, and final inclusion.
Second Place
- $25 Amazon Gift Card
- Signed paperback copy of either The Woman They Looked For or The I of the Storm, winner’s choice
- Early access to Book Two before public release
Third Place
- Signed paperback copy of either The Woman They Looked For or The I of the Storm, winner’s choice
- Exclusive digital bonus story
- Signed bookmark
Eligibility at a glance
Before you enter
- One entry per person
- U.S. residents only
- Entrants must be 18 or older
- Proof of purchase is not required
- Borrowed, gifted, or legally accessed copies are acceptable
- Book reviews are not required and do not affect judging
- Contest is void where prohibited
Read the complete Official Rules before submitting.