Grounded for All Eternity

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A group of kids from hell come to Earth on one of the craziest nights of the yearHalloweenin this entertaining, high-octane (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade adventure about teamwork, friendship, shattering expectations, and understanding the world (or otherworld) around us.

Malachi and his friends are just your regular average kids from hell. The suburbs that is, not the fiery pit part. But when Hells Bells ring outsignaling that a soul has escaped from one of the eternal circles, Mal and his friends cant help but take the opportunity for a little adventure.

Before they know it, theyve somehow slipped through the veil and found themselves in the middle of Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night. And whats even worse, theyve managed to bring the escaped soul with them! As the essence of one of historys greatest manipulators gains power by shifting the balance on Earth, Mal and his squad-matesalong with some new friends that they meet along the waywork desperately to trap the escapee, save the people of Earth from the forces of evil, and find the portal back to their own dimension.

If they cant manage it before their parents realize theyre gone, theyll be grounded for an eternity. And an eternity in hell is a very, very long time.

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"Dark fantasy collides with Dante-esque imagery in debut author Markss nail-biting occult adventure, in which a fateful act of rebellion strands an adolescent group of literal hells angels on Earth . . . a breakneck plot, rousing fight scenes, and light romance drive this action-forward fantasy with a unique premise." * --Publishers Weekly *

"This is an entertaining, high-octane story that moves with the speed of a bat out of...you know where. Fast-paced and amusing." * --Kirkus Reviews *
"Marks's thrilling debut includes edgy, subversive themes and perspectives that blend seamlessly with history and classic tropes.The atmospheric and haunting Grounded for All Eternity is a thrill that lasts long past Halloween." -- --Kyla Paterno, freelance reviewer * Shelf Awareness *

Author Bio

Darcy Marksis a Second Degree Black Belt in Kempo-JuJitsu, as well as a Black Belt in Arnis, the Filipino art of stick-fighting. She teaches womens self-defense and works as a forensic toxicologist. Darcy is a mother of three is and an avid fangirl living in northern Vermont.Visit her online at DarcyMarks.com.