Texting the Underworld

A contemporary fantasy with an unlikely hero, a lot of heart, and plenty of laughs

Perpetual scaredy-cat Conor O’Neill is shocked when a flaky banshee girl named Ashling shows up in his bedroom. Conor knows from his Irish grandfather that banshees only appear when someone is going to die. Conor must tackle his cowardice and visit the underworld to make a bargain with the Lady for the power over the imminent O’Neill death. Fortunately, he has some help from his geeky friend, Javier; his annoying younger sister; and his Irish lore-ridden grandfather, Grump. But before they can do anything, Ashling is determined to go to middle school.

A hilarious adventure filled with Ashling’s commentary on 21st-century life, Javier’s geek-outs, and solidarity among friends in life-and-death situations.