Just a girl and her demented manual!
Michaela Jones was just an ordinary, Mid-Western teen trying to survive the insane asylum she called a high school and make it to college in one piece. That was until she was tasked with fulfilling her father's dying wish with a seemingly impossible mission: Take your place on The Wall and make a stand against Death and his entire legion of the damned. Now, Michaela, Naz, and a demented book/bodyguard must save the world from utter chaos and drive the darkness back.
Armed only with the mind of an engineer and the heart of a warrior, they must construct every conceivable trap they can think of to keep the night's monsters at bay. They will have to dig their heels in and experience their worst fears while remaining undaunted but united. Two girls (and a manual) against Death and every horrific nightmare creature of the underworld? Good odds for any woman.
Review :
"The Girl's Guide To The Apocalypse by John Murray McKay is an entertaining book for the YA audience and more. Even better, it grabs your attention right away from the beginning pages. Michaela Jones is the main character and dealing with not only high school and all of its inherent drama, but now she must fulfill her father's last wish, which is basically to beat death. Not a small task, but one that Michaela and her friends must tackle. This is a well-written book, with a fast pace, unique plot, and characters that are spot-on for the setting. Battle scenes round out this accessible fantasy adventure story. You will find yourself simply engrossed and intrigued right from the start. Great book for the YA audience but will be fine for an older audience as well. Highly recommend."
-VINE VOICE
"I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but it sucked me in from the start! A fresh perspective on the fight between good and evil, characters you root for to the bitter end, a manual I grew to adore, and an action packed journey from start to finish. Totally recommend this book!"
"Highly enjoyable fantastical action. You can spot the cinematic influences over the writing, which lends to visualising the story as you read. Very strong and distinctive characterisation and settings.
Definitely recommend!"
