Magnificent Graves

Magnificent Graves #1

by Sarah Walker

Magnificent is angry.

Her father died in a tragic accident, leaving her to carry on his quest. He didn't warn her about Valhalla, never mentioned the bird monsters out to get her brother, and didn't bother to tell her that her destiny is to be a doorway to the underworld.

But her dad is the least of her worries, because in order to survive she must move past the everyday struggle with bullies, homework, and teenage drama to find the Vampire Palace. Maggie must face her own anger and darkness to answer these pressing questions: Was her dad murdered? What does her family really know? And where do the vampires and Valhalla fit in?

Her new friends insist that God is a resource and answer, but Maggie's anger puts him at the top of her list. When all the rage she clutches won't stand between her and Valhalla's return, she must decide where she stands because Ms. Graves is losing ground fast and without major intervention...Magnificent doesn't have a prayer.

344 pages, Paperback

First published April 10, 2012

About the author

Sarah Walker is a writer who loves adventure, photography and teaching. She works at the Best School in Florida and currently resides in the Central Florida area. Her favorite authors include JRR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Kathryn Kennedy, Ilona Andrews, Patricia Briggs, Kathy Lane, C.L. Wilson, Lyndsay Sands and the prayer journals of her mom and sisters. She finds inspiration for her work in real life teen stories (retold with no filters), and cutting edge magic (called truth) from God's Word. She is an expert in cultural studies, sign language, fairy-tale and folklore, and eschatology, and lives with two cats (that do not get along).

Reviews

[Jay T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although I usually don't read YA or vampire/paranormal stories, I was prompted to because my kids are fans. I enjoyed meeting Maggie in this story and I appreciated being updated on what life is like in high school these days. Maggie feels very real, and I continually pictured her expressions and reactions to her surroundings as I read. Throughout the story I found myself alternately smiling, holding my breath, laughing out loud, or trying to figure out what would happen next. I have just finished reading Alabaster Rage, which is book two of this series, and look forward to reading the rest of Maggie's story as soon as Ms. Walker can finish the next volume(s). Great read--thank you!

[Sarah Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast, fun read for teens. She writes realistic teen culture and her characters are engaging. Sometimes funny, sometimes suspenseful, the plot moved quickly and though there was a bit of cliff hanger at the end, her first chapter of book two (included in the back) soothed me with promises that the story continues. I love her dialogue. I love her pace, because it's quick and quirky. I am definately looking for book two. A writer to add to your bookshelf. Yup.