The Water Map of Bali

A new home. A hidden map. A race against the flood.

When fifteen-year-old Lena Hart leaves England with her family to begin a new life in Bali, she is anything but excited.

Her friends are thousands of miles away. Her parents are hiding more than they admit. Their inherited guesthouse is falling apart. And Lena is not convinced that moving across the world will fix the problems they left behind.

Then, on their first night in Bali, a sudden flood tears through their new home.

Beneath the damaged floorboards, Lena and her younger brother Ollie discover a mysterious hand-drawn map showing forgotten springs, hidden water channels and routes running beneath the surrounding rice terraces.

It should have stayed hidden.

With their new friend Ayu, the siblings begin following the map through lush valleys, ancient irrigation routes, abandoned structures and storm-soaked landscapes. But every clue raises more questions.

Why has local teenager Raka disappeared?

Who is tampering with the valley’s water?

Why is a powerful development company so interested in the Hart family’s land?

And why does someone seem determined to stop them from discovering the truth?

As another storm closes in, Lena, Ollie and Ayu uncover evidence of illegal water diversions, secret pumping systems and a plan that could change the valley forever.

But solving the mystery will require more than courage.

Lena must decide who she can trust, confront the consequences of her own mistakes and discover what it really means to belong somewhere when part of you still longs for home.

The Water Map of Bali is a suspenseful family adventure combining mystery, exploration, friendship and coming-of-age drama against the extraordinary backdrop of Bali.

Filled with hidden clues, dangerous waterways, storms, family secrets, narrow escapes and unexpected discoveries, it is ideal for readers aged 10–16 who enjoy intelligent adventure stories with real emotional depth.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Adventure mysteries

• Hidden maps and secret clues

• Family and sibling adventures

• International and travel-based fiction

• Coming-of-age stories

• Environmental mysteries

• Suspense without graphic violence

• Strong friendships and family relationships

• Stories about moving abroad and starting again

• Exploration, danger and discovery

Recommended age: 10–16
Genre: Adventure • Mystery • Coming of Age • Family Fiction
Author: Eric Henry
First Edition: 2026
Published by: Questbound Studios Ltd, United Kingdom

Some maps lead to treasure.
This one leads to the truth.