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A Fault of Graves
A DISASTROUS FALL INTO THE DEPTHS OF OUR PLANET TURNS INTO A DESPERATE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL.
When a Florida sinkhole sucks down a portion of their school with them in it, seventeen-year-olds Kyle and Allie are thrown together along with five other high school students and three adults. With little hope of rescue, they’re faced with multiple challenges to find a way up and out.
They must navigate through a labyrinth of tunnels, escape a group of strange ‘underdwellers’ and overcome their own personal demons. And, down in the darkest depths of this new world, they discover the tenderness of first love.
When a Florida sinkhole sucks down a portion of their school with them in it, seventeen-year-olds Kyle and Allie are thrown together along with five other high school students and three adults. With little hope of rescue, they’re faced with multiple challenges to find a way up and out.
They must navigate through a labyrinth of tunnels, escape a group of strange ‘underdwellers’ and overcome their own personal demons. And, down in the darkest depths of this new world, they discover the tenderness of first love.
179 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 16, 2021
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About the author
Debra Chapoton
148 books106 followers With over 100 books to her name, Debra Chapoton is a master at writing Christian fiction and non-fiction. Writing under the pen name Marlisa Kriscott, she crafts heartwarming second-chance teacher romances, while under her own name, she transports readers into swoon-worthy Highlander tales (Loved by a Highlander series) and rugged cowboy love stories (Unbridled Hearts, Faithful Hearts, and Broken Spur Ranch series).
But her imagination doesn’t stop at romance—Debra's young adult novels plunge into the thrilling worlds of sci-fi, paranormal mysteries, time travel, dystopian futures, and parallel realities. She also pens insightful non-fiction works such as Sunday School lessons and delightful children’s books, making her a true literary chameleon.
Raised with a love for codes and intricate puzzles, Debra’s passion for storytelling goes beyond words; she seamlessly weaves secrets and hidden clues into her novels, adding layers of intrigue. With a career as a high school Spanish and English teacher, she draws inspiration from her students’ personalities, bringing authentic voices to her characters.
But her imagination doesn’t stop at romance—Debra's young adult novels plunge into the thrilling worlds of sci-fi, paranormal mysteries, time travel, dystopian futures, and parallel realities. She also pens insightful non-fiction works such as Sunday School lessons and delightful children’s books, making her a true literary chameleon.
Raised with a love for codes and intricate puzzles, Debra’s passion for storytelling goes beyond words; she seamlessly weaves secrets and hidden clues into her novels, adding layers of intrigue. With a career as a high school Spanish and English teacher, she draws inspiration from her students’ personalities, bringing authentic voices to her characters.
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June 9, 2022
Amazing Subterranean Adventure
I love the subterranean genre and A Fault of Graves fits the genre well. The story is well constructed and well paced as it relates the adventures of a group of school children and three teachers trapped below ground when a sinkhole swallows the school with them in it.
There are some fantastic elements and there is a body count.
This reader hopes there is a sequel as two individuals simply disappeared without their bodies being found and there is also the mysterious deaths of five ne’er-do-wells leaving another whole novel to answer a few questions.
Bottom line is if you like adventure in mysterious caves, A Fault of Graves will scratch that itch.
I love the subterranean genre and A Fault of Graves fits the genre well. The story is well constructed and well paced as it relates the adventures of a group of school children and three teachers trapped below ground when a sinkhole swallows the school with them in it.
There are some fantastic elements and there is a body count.
This reader hopes there is a sequel as two individuals simply disappeared without their bodies being found and there is also the mysterious deaths of five ne’er-do-wells leaving another whole novel to answer a few questions.
Bottom line is if you like adventure in mysterious caves, A Fault of Graves will scratch that itch.
February 20, 2022
This book was hit-or-miss. Although the plot was interesting and the characters were well defined, the story had a very juvenile narrative voice that frankly, became annoying. The characters didn't feel like real people, but caricatures - overdramatic and lacking substance.
There were also a lot of plot holes and rather unbelievable circumstances. Where did ma's gang come front? What killed them? What happened to Hank and Will? There were a ridiculous amount of items appearing in the caverns. It was all a bit overblown.
Overall, the book was okay. At the very least, it was an interesting concept, just executed poorly.
There were also a lot of plot holes and rather unbelievable circumstances. Where did ma's gang come front? What killed them? What happened to Hank and Will? There were a ridiculous amount of items appearing in the caverns. It was all a bit overblown.
Overall, the book was okay. At the very least, it was an interesting concept, just executed poorly.
May 6, 2025
Entertaining story
An entertaining YA story. Three teachers and a group of diverse pupils are sucked into a sinkhole it is the beginning of a tense struggle for survival. The story is well written with great characters who have to be creative and intelligent to survive, and not all will. This book can be enjoyed by all ages. I am over 60 and I was really caught up in the group's struggles. There are a few loose ends that I would have liked tied up but maybe there will be a sequel at some stage. Highly recommended.
An entertaining YA story. Three teachers and a group of diverse pupils are sucked into a sinkhole it is the beginning of a tense struggle for survival. The story is well written with great characters who have to be creative and intelligent to survive, and not all will. This book can be enjoyed by all ages. I am over 60 and I was really caught up in the group's struggles. There are a few loose ends that I would have liked tied up but maybe there will be a sequel at some stage. Highly recommended.
December 5, 2023
I wanted to write a novel with teen characters that would still appeal to adult readers. In A Fault of Graves I focused on the kids and their problems, but included teachers, a principal, and parents (school’s my jam – spent many years there). I love a page-turner with suspense and emotion and in this one I layered in things like hope, troubles, falling for someone, losing and finding faith, and growing in the midst of a disaster. All kids have problems, some more than others, but every one of them is struggling in some way and just looking for acceptance. Take away their safety, their comfort, their known world and thrust them into the dark with people they may not like at all and put a bunch of obstacles in their way … whose character traits, previously ignored or mocked, will help save them all?
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